Question
A 6-year-old boy recently experienced a sore throat, even finding it uncomfortable to drink water. His voice has become slightly hoarse, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should a child with swollen tonsils and a sore throat be diagnosed?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medications can be administered, along with regional treatments such as tonsil irrigation or injecting medication into the tonsils. If there is severe pain in the throat, painkillers can be considered as an additional measure. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medicine or seek immediate medical attention. Surgery is also an option for treatment, particularly suitable for children who have recurrent episodes. At the same time, attention should be paid to feeding light and nutritious food to enhance nutritional supplementation and help the child recover sooner.