Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently started experiencing throat pain and difficulty swallowing, accompanied by a low-grade fever. Could this be tonsillitis? How should it be treated?
Answer
Treatment for a child’s tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on the results of a bacterial culture, and also considering regional spray or laser therapy. If there is severe throat pain, painkillers can be used as appropriate. For fever, appropriate cooling methods can be adopted according to body temperature. Tonsillitis often has a recurrent feature; if the condition persists, surgical treatment may be considered. Meanwhile, it is recommended to arrange for proper diet and rest to promote recovery.