Question
A 13-year-old boy has started experiencing a sore throat, severe coughing, fever, and a lack of energy. He has been found to have a sore throat with red and swollen tonsils. How should this situation be handled?
Answer
The usual steps for treating a child’s sore throat and swollen tonsils include: first, it is recommended to use antibiotics for treatment. If regional therapy is needed, laser therapy or drug irrigation can be chosen. If the child’s symptoms are mainly throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the pain. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medication can be used. If the condition is severe or recurs frequently, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, surgical treatment can be considered. In addition, during the treatment period, it is important to maintain a light diet, preferably with liquid foods as the mainstay. This can reduce the burden on the throat and help the child recover faster.