Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially experienced a slight sore throat, and found that his coughing seemed more severe. Moreover, he seemed to have a low-grade fever that never subsided. How should one treat a child’s sore throat due to tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, if a child has tonsillitis, it is effective to administer some antibiotics according to the symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections with medication. If the child has a particularly sore throat, painkillers can be given as appropriate. If the child still has a fever, it should be treated accordingly; if the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgery after the illness is controlled to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.