Question
A 7-year-old boy, in elementary school, started complaining of a sore throat and noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and he has been running a slight fever. How should children’s tonsillitis with crying and distress be effectively treated?
Answer
In treating such diseases, you can give the child symptomatic antibiotics, and also perform regional treatments including tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, and laser therapy. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, consider giving some analgesic medications. Additionally, if there is a fever, fever-reducing drugs can be taken. In case of high fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention early. Besides these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may be an option. During this period, make sure the child gets sufficient rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.