Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said he had a sore throat. It was found that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Currently, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should a sore throat caused by tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medications can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery early. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, strengthen nutritional supplementation, and help with early recovery.