Question
My son is 6 years old. He recently started complaining of a sore throat, and I’ve noticed he’s been coughing quite severely. Additionally, he has a persistent high fever that hasn’t gone down. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used, and the choice of sensitive drugs can be made based on bacterial culture, which has proven to be effective. In addition, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be administered. If the child primarily presents with a sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving some painkillers to relieve the symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of antipyretic drugs is necessary. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.