Question
A boy, 8 years old, initially experienced a slight pain in the throat, and found that his coughing was more severe. He also had a low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated, considering the pain?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately administered, along with regional rinsing or spraying, or injecting symptomatic medications into the tonsils. These treatment methods are all effective. If the child’s throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be considered. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature. When the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; when it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretic drugs can be taken. If the medication treatment is not effective and there are repeated occurrences, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.