Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that his coughing was more severe, and also had a bit of fever and lacked energy. How should throat pain in children with tonsillitis be treated for better effectiveness?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is first advisable to use targeted antibiotic medications, and at the same time, regional therapy can be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as pus pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child primarily presents with throat pain symptoms, parents may consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the pain. In addition, physical cooling methods can be used if there is a low fever, and if the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplements to help the child recover as soon as possible.