Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially felt a sore throat and also experienced pain when drinking water. His voice was slightly hoarse, and he had a low-grade fever. How should tonsillitis-related throat pain in children be treated?
Answer
Parents are advised to choose suitable antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under a doctor’s guidance to relieve the inflammatory symptoms in their child, and regional use of medication sprays or laser therapy can also be considered. If the child’s throat pain is severe, some painkillers may be used to alleviate the symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. In cases where there is a recurrence of inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to giving the child a reasonable diet and sleep habits to help them recover quickly.