Question
My 4-year-old son initially complained of pain when swallowing, accompanied by a slight cough and fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and sore throat be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, antibiotic medication can be used first to relieve systemic symptoms. In addition, regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and direct medication injection can be adopted to enhance the efficacy. If the main symptom is sore throat, painkillers can be administered to the child. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can also give the child fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital for immediate medical attention. In addition to medication treatment methods, if the child has recurrent tonsillitis episodes, parents can choose surgical treatment after consulting with a doctor. Moreover, during the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child maintains a light diet, focusing on fluids.