Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of pain when swallowing and drinking water. It was found that swallowing was somewhat difficult, and he had a low fever. How should a child with a sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated for the best effect?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory medication can be administered, along with some local treatments such as rinsing or direct medication to reinforce the efficacy. If the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, painkillers may be recommended to alleviate symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretic medication is necessary; physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. Additionally, surgery is also a viable treatment option for children who have recurrent attacks. During treatment, it’s also important to ensure the child has a light diet and nutritional supplementation to aid in an early recovery.