Question
A 7-year-old boy, who is now in elementary school, has recently been feeling a sore throat, his voice is hoarse, and he has a low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis with throat pain be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately used for treatment, along with regional therapy or symptomatic drug injections. For the throat pain, painkillers can be considered to relieve symptoms. For fever, choose an appropriate method to cool down based on the body temperature; it is recommended to use physical cooling methods if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, and oral fever-reducing medication can be taken if the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the inflammation recurs frequently, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to supplement nutrition, eat a light diet, and ensure adequate rest to avoid fatigue.