Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, complained of pain when swallowing and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during conversation, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should one treat a child’s painful tonsillitis?
Answer
To effectively treat tonsillitis, it is advisable to choose symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor. Regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections can also be considered. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers can be administered. For persistent fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is advised. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may be an option. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.