Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school. Initially, he had a sore throat, his voice was hoarse, and he had a low-grade fever that did not subside. How should red and swollen throat in children with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
During symptomatic treatment, anti-inflammatory medications can be used based on symptoms, along with regional measures such as irrigation or direct medication. For those with more pronounced throat pain, painkillers can be used. If there is a persistent fever, timely use of antipyretics is recommended, and physical cooling can be applied if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment early on. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to light diet, with a focus on liquid foods.