Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of a sore throat, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. How should a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis be effectively treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis in clinical settings. Parents can select treatments according to symptoms. While taking medication, regional treatments such as rinsing or direct application of medication can also be done to consolidate the efficacy. If the child primarily has symptoms of throat pain, painkillers can be administered in appropriate amounts to relieve discomfort. When the child continues to have a fever, timely use of antipyretics should be applied. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. These are common treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm in daily life to prevent catching a cold or flu, which could lead to a recurrence of tonsillitis.