Question
A 7-year-old boy, in elementary school, has a slight sore throat and finds swallowing a bit difficult. He also has a persistent high fever. How should one treat a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis for the best effect?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment can be administered, and regional treatments can also be used to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and direct medication injection into the tonsils. If the child’s throat is extremely painful, some painkillers can be administered as needed. If the child still has fever symptoms, a reasonable amount of antipyretic medication can be used, but if the fever persists, medical attention should be sought promptly. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. During this period, the child should rest sufficiently and consume more fruits and vegetables.