Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, complained of a sore throat at first, and it was noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should a child with sore throat due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered. Regional rinsing or spraying can also be considered, as well as the injection of symptomatic medication into the tonsils, which are all effective treatments. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents may consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication is recommended for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the child maintains a reasonable diet and sleep habits to aid in an early recovery from the illness.