Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, recently started complaining that drinking water or even swallowing feels painful. He has been coughing quite severely and seems to have had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should a child with tonsillitis and crying be treated?
Answer
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intramuscular injection. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given.