Question
A boy, 4 years old, initially had a slight sore throat, noticed that his coughing seemed more severe, and he also had a low-grade fever. How should one effectively treat a child’s tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medication can be administered to alleviate the symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, regional therapy can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. In cases of sore throat, painkillers can be given to the child, and if the child continues to have a fever, parents should administer fever-reducing medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. These methods are currently commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a viable option for children with recurrent episodes, and it is important to maintain a light diet in daily life and consume mainly liquid foods during treatment.