Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, started saying that he felt pain when swallowing. He noticed that he was coughing more severely and seemed to have a persistent low fever that never went away. How should a child with a sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child develops tonsillitis, it is first advisable to use symptomatic antibiotic medications. Additionally, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, and laser therapy. For cases primarily characterized by throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child continues to have a fever, antipyretic medications should be applied promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the illness is controlled to avoid recurrence. Pay attention to a light diet and focus on fluids during treatment.