Question
A 10-year-old boy, now in elementary school, has recently started to feel a sore throat while speaking, accompanied by a slight cough and low-grade fever. How should one treat this uncomfortable condition of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be used in moderate amounts for treatment. In severe cases, regional treatments such as tonsil irrigation or injection medications can be considered. If the throat pain is severe, consider taking a moderate dose of painkillers; if there is persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. Tonsillitis is prone to recurrence, and after controlling the inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging a light diet, increasing nutritional supplements, which will help recover sooner.