Question
A boy, 8 years old, is in elementary school. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and had been running a slight fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated to relieve discomfort?
Answer
To effectively treat tonsillitis, one should consult a doctor to select symptomatic medications with anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, regional treatments can be carried out, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil injection therapy, and laser treatment. Painkillers may also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially during severe throat pain, to help alleviate suffering. If there is a fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If there are repeated acute severe episodes or complications are present, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy surgery two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.