Question
A 6-year-old boy, at first, felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that swallowing was a bit difficult. Additionally, he now has a persistent fever. How should a child’s sore throat and fever be effectively treated?
Answer
In treating pediatric tonsillitis, parents can give the child anti-inflammatory medication, and can also perform regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injections. If the throat pain is severe, painkillers can be considered. If the fever persists, oral antipyretics can be taken. If there are repeated acute symptoms or complications are present, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides. Meanwhile, pay attention to giving the child a light diet, strengthening nutritional supplementation, and promoting a quick recovery.