Question
The boy is 8 years old and has just started to feel pain when swallowing water. He has noticed that he is coughing more severely, and he has also had a slight fever. How should a child with sore throat and tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics are currently one of the more commonly used treatments for tonsillitis and can be chosen appropriately. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatments can also be considered to enhance efficacy, including tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil. If a child has a severe sore throat, painkillers may be recommended based on the situation. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention is essential. In addition to these medication treatments, if a child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment. Finally, it is important for parents to take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related prevention and health care in daily life.