Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, has just started to feel a bit of throat pain, and he also seems to be coughing more severely. Additionally, he has a slight fever and lacks energy. How should throat pain in children with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
In general, if it is a case of pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to give the child some antibiotics according to the symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications can also be considered. If the throat pain is quite severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. Additionally, if there is a fever, some antipyretics can be taken. In case of high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrence, so if there are similar conditions, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to ensure that the child gets plenty of nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. Also, it is necessary to ensure adequate rest and avoid fatigue.