Question
A 3-year-old boy has a sore throat, accompanied by a slight cough and low fever. How should one treat the child’s tonsillitis with sore throat?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, it is advisable to start with antibiotic medication and conduct local treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injections, and laser therapy. If the sore throat is severe, painkillers may be recommended to relieve discomfort. If there is a fever, it should be brought down; if the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention should be sought. Tonsillitis often recurs, and after controlling the inflammation, surgery can be considered. At the same time, attention should be paid to providing light meals and enhancing nutritional supplementation to help the child recover quickly.