Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of pain when swallowing, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and also had a slight fever and lack of energy. How should a child’s sore throat be treated for the best effect?
Answer
Firstly, parents can give the child some anti-inflammatory medication for the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Regional rinsing or spraying can also be considered, as well as injecting symptomatic medications into the tonsils. The efficacy of these treatments is generally good. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretic medication promptly. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the disease is controlled to prevent recurrence. Pay attention to a light diet during treatment, and consume mainly liquid foods.