Question
A boy, 8 years old, initially had a slight pain in his throat, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. How should one treat the discomfort of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication to the child. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or drug injections can be combined. For children with particularly severe sore throat symptoms, it is suggested to use painkillers to relieve the symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretic medication promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes, and if similar situations occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Pay attention to a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods during treatment.