Question
The boy is 8 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that swallowing was a bit difficult, and he also had a slight fever and lacked energy. How should one treat tonsillitis pain effectively in children?
Answer
Generally, children with tonsillitis can be treated with antibiotics to address the symptoms, while also undergoing local treatments such as rinsing or direct application of medication to reinforce the effect. For children with pronounced sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be considered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling (cooling) should be chosen based on the body temperature. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. In addition to medication treatment, surgery is also an option for children with recurrent tonsillitis. During this period, ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.