Question
A 3-year-old boy has just started to feel throat pain when speaking, accompanied by a slight cough and a bit of fever, as well as a lack of energy. How should the tonsillitis throat pain be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to give the child symptomatic antibiotics. In addition to systemic treatment, regional therapy can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as pus cavity irrigation and direct tonsil injection. For children with obvious throat pain symptoms, analgesic medication can be used. If the child has a fever, it should be considered for antipyretic treatment. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. The above methods are currently common treatments for tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a feasible method, suitable for children with recurrent attacks. During treatment, attention should be paid to providing the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and healthy foods. It is also important to ensure sufficient rest and avoid fatigue.