Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, started feeling a sore throat when drinking water, and noticed that his coughing seemed more severe. At the same time, it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. Please ask: How should a child with a sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
It is appropriate to administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs, and also to combine some regional treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil injections, etc., which are all good options. If the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve symptoms. If the child still has a fever, then consider cooling measures accordingly. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, then it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the medication is not effective and there are recurrent episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. Finally, parents should pay attention to this disease and take their child for medical treatment as soon as possible. Also, be sure to pay attention to related preventive and health care work in everyday life.