Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, started feeling a sore throat while speaking. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and now he has a persistent high fever. How should a child with a sore throat due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and drug injections can be combined. If the child is mainly experiencing throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers for relief. For persistent fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child has recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, attention should be given to providing the child with adequate nutrition, maintaining a light diet, and ensuring sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.