Question
A 7-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been experiencing pain in his throat while drinking water and severe coughing. He has been running a low fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Treat with symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and injection drugs, select appropriate pain relievers to alleviate symptoms, choose cooling methods based on body temperature, and take oral fever-reducing medication if the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius. If tonsillitis occurs frequently, consider surgical treatment. Keep warm during the treatment period and avoid catching a cold to worsen symptoms.