Question
The boy is 8 years old. Initially, he said he had a sore throat, noticed that he had a severe cough, and also had a slight fever and was not very energetic. How should one treat a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
When treating such diseases, one can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil injection. If the child’s sore throat is quite severe, it is recommended to give some painkillers. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. These are relatively common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. Also, it is important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.