Question
A 7-year-old boy, now in elementary school, has recently started experiencing a sore throat, which is painful even when drinking water. He also has severe coughing and a slight fever. How should a child with sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic antibiotic medication can be used, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil irrigation or injection of medication. For throat pain, painkillers can be administered to the child. In cases of mild fever, physical cooling methods can be employed. When the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. These are common treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis frequently recurs, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment early on. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.