Question
A 8-year-old boy, a primary school student, complaints of a sore throat and a hoarse voice, with a persistent low-grade fever. How should one treat a child’s tonsillitis when they are crying and restless?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be used, along with regional tonsil treatments such as rinsing, injections, and laser therapy. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered. For fever, appropriate cooling measures can be taken to bring the temperature down to below 38.5 degrees Celsius; if the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. Additionally, parents should keep the child warm to prevent colds from triggering another episode of tonsillitis.