Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he had been slightly feverish all along. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, local rinsing or topical sprays can also be used, and symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils. The efficacy is quite good. When necessary, such as when a child's sore throat is particularly severe, pain relievers can also be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is not above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar conditions persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods, and to ensure adequate rest to avoid fatigue.