Question
A boy, aged 3, has recently started to feel throat pain, which is also painful when drinking water. He also has a slight cough and a persistent low fever. How should one treat the throat pain caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
During the first onset of pediatric tonsillitis, parents can administer oral anti-inflammatory medication to the child and can also perform local treatments such as gargling or directly applying medication to enhance efficacy. If throat pain is severe, some pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child continues to have a fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be given. These are common treatment methods. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment as early as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, eat a light diet, and get plenty of rest to avoid overexertion.