Question
A 5-year-old boy, initially, felt pain when swallowing water, and it was noticed that he had a severe cough and had been slightly feverish. How should tonsillitis and sore throat in children be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
In treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications, and regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications are also good options. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition to help relieve pain, especially when the throat pain is severe. If the child has a fever, antipyretic measures should be taken accordingly; if the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If a child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment early on, while ensuring the child gets ample rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.