Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school. Initially, he complained of a sore throat, feeling his voice was a bit hoarse, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should a child with sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated effectively?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice is with antibiotic medications, which can be selected based on bacterial culture to choose sensitive drugs, with good results. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injection. If the child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to administer analgesics according to the situation. If the child has a slight fever, it should be treated with antipyretics as appropriate. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgery after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life and consume mainly liquid foods during treatment.