Question
A five-year-old boy is complaining of throat pain and difficulty swallowing. He has a high fever that does not subside. How should one treat a child’s swollen throat due to tonsillitis for better effectiveness?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is first advisable to use antibiotics to treat the symptoms, while also considering regional treatments to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or regional injections of medication. For children with pronounced throat pain, analgesics can be used, and oral fever-reducing medication can be taken if the fever persists. In addition to medication, if a child frequently experiences inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment. Moreover, parents should also ensure warmth and avoid colds to prevent recurrent tonsillitis.