Question
An eight-year-old girl is experiencing swallowing pain, accompanied by slight coughing and fever, and has a poor mental state. Diagnosed with tonsillitis, what should be done to treat the throat pain caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be taken, along with regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intravenous medication injection, or laser treatment. If the throat pain is severe, painkillers can be used to alleviate symptoms. At the same time, if there is a low fever, physical cooling measures can be adopted; if the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, medical attention should be sought promptly. For recurrent acute tonsillitis or cases with complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to dietary hygiene and adequate rest.