Question
A 7-year-old boy, in elementary school, started feeling pain when swallowing water. He has noticed that he is coughing more severely, and now he has a persistent fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and sore throat be treated?
Answer
When treating this kind of illness, children can be given some symptomatic antibiotic medications. In addition, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injection, laser therapy, etc. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, particularly when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. Children with fever symptoms can take antipyretic drugs. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If your child frequently experiences this condition, then after the condition is controlled, consider surgical treatment to avoid recurrence. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.