Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during conversation, and had been slightly feverish. How should a child with tonsillitis and a sore throat be treated?
Answer
For treating pediatric tonsillitis, parents can first give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. In cases of sore throat, painkillers can be administered to the child. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretics is recommended. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.