Question
A 9-year-old girl. She has recently started experiencing a sore throat and severe cough, accompanied by a slight fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis discomfort be treated?
Answer
When treating such conditions, symptomatic antibiotic medications can be administered to the child, along with some regional treatments, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, to enhance efficacy. If the child’s sore throat symptoms are severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to relieve the symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is advised. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be considered. If there are multiple acute and severe episodes, or if there are complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. Additionally, it is crucial to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.