Question
A boy, already 1 year old, initially complained of pain when swallowing water and noticed that his coughing seemed more severe. He also had a low-grade fever. How should one treat a child with painful tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, it can be effectively treated by giving the child some antibiotics. At the same time, regional treatments such as rinsing or direct medication can be performed to consolidate the efficacy. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. If there is a fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be cooled physically, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks; if similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging reasonable diet and lifestyle habits for the child to aid in an early recovery.