Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of pain when swallowing, noticed his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and had been slightly feverish. How should a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
In treating such conditions, it is advisable to give the child symptomatic antibiotic medications. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. Lastly, parents are advised to take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their child as soon as possible, and also pay attention to preventive and health care measures in their daily lives.