Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, is experiencing sore throat, hoarseness, and a low-grade fever. How should one treat a child with tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
During treatment, it is advisable to first administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Additionally, regional treatment methods can be chosen to enhance the effect, including pus pocket irrigation and direct injection of tonsil medication. If the sore throat is severe, painkillers may be considered to relieve symptoms; for fever, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs can be taken. If the symptoms are severe, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis tends to recur easily, so if similar situations arise, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, bring their child to a doctor for early treatment, and be aware of relevant preventive and health care measures.