Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently started to feel a sore throat, which is even uncomfortable when drinking water. He also has severe coughing and a low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric tonsillitis includes administering anti-inflammatory medications to the child, performing regional drug spraying or laser therapy. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, appropriate painkillers can be given to relieve discomfort. If the child has a fever, it should be appropriately reduced; if the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. Recurrent tonsillitis is recommended for surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to prevent exacerbation of symptoms.