Question
A boy, who is already 1 year old, initially felt a sore throat when speaking, accompanied by a slight cough, and now he has a persistent high fever. How should a child’s sore throat due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, they can first use symptomatic antibiotic medications, and can also combine with regional treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the symptoms are mainly throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also administer antipyretic medications or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment options. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.