Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when talking, and it seemed like a low fever that never went away. Please ask: How should a sore throat with tonsillitis be treated effectively for the child?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, topical medication sprays or laser treatment can be administered. If the child's throat is particularly painful, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature: below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication should be taken. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.