Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be treated if the child has a sore throat?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication may also be used. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, oral fever-reducing medications can be taken. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light foods. Rest should also be emphasized to avoid fatigue.