Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently started experiencing throat pain and his voice has become hoarse, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should a child’s tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
One of the common methods for treating tonsillitis is the use of antibiotic medications. Additionally, regional cleaning or spraying, or even the injection of symptomatic medication into the tonsils can be considered. Depending on the child’s condition, appropriate painkillers can be administered, especially when the throat pain is severe, to alleviate discomfort. If the child has a fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If symptoms do not subside, it is imperative to seek medical attention. For children with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgery may be considered. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease and seek medical treatment as soon as possible, while also paying attention to relevant prevention and health care work in their daily lives.