Question
An 11-year-old boy started experiencing throat pain and hoarseness, along with a low-grade fever, when he was in elementary school. How should children with sore throat and fever be treated?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric sore throat primarily involves antibiotics, which can be selected based on bacterial culture. Along with systemic treatment, regional therapy methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil can also be used. If the child has severe throat pain, some painkillers can be administered. Additionally, fever-reducing medication can be used as appropriate when the child has a fever. If the fever persists at a high level, immediate medical attention should be sought. Tonsillitis has a tendency to recur, and after the inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered if similar conditions arise. At the same time, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet and rest routine for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.