Question
A boy, already 1 year old, experiences throat pain when speaking or drinking water, along with difficulty swallowing. He also has a fever and a lack of energy. Question: How should one treat a child’s sore throat and tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic medications are primarily used. One can choose sensitive medications based on the results of bacterial culture for treatment, which yields good results. In addition to oral medications, some regional treatments can be carried out, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, to consolidate the efficacy. If the throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be administered in moderation. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. At the same time, it is important to ensure that the child has a light diet and strengthens nutritional supplementation to help the child recover quickly.