Question
A boy, already 4 years old, initially had a slight sore throat, and found that he was coughing more severely, and also had a bit of a fever and lost energy. How should the sore throat due to pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic antibiotic medications can be used. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be administered, and painkillers can be provided based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is recommended, with physical cooling methods for temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius. These are common treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery early on. Pay attention to a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods during treatment.