Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially felt a sore throat while speaking, noticed difficulty in swallowing, and had a low-grade fever. How should one treat tonsillitis that is very painful in children?
Answer
The recommended treatment is to follow the doctor’s instructions to administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child and perform local treatments such as rinsing or topical medication. If the main symptom is throat pain, consider using painkillers; if there is a persistent fever, use fever-reducing medication or seek medical assistance. Tonsillitis often recurs, and after controlling the inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. Meanwhile, it is important to provide light meals and supplement nutrition to promote recovery.