Question
My child is a 5-year-old boy. He started to feel a sore throat while speaking, accompanied by a slight cough. It seems like he has been running a low fever all the time. What should I do to treat my child’s tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
In clinical treatment for children’s tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used. You can choose sensitive medications based on bacterial culture, which have shown good results. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including hidden crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. Painkillers can be administered if the child’s sore throat is severe. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, oral antipyretics can be taken. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. Pay attention to a light diet during treatment, and mainly consume fluids.