Question
My son is 5 years old. He started with a slight pain in his throat, and now he has a more severe cough. Additionally, he’s been running a fever. How should I treat his sore throat and fever?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric tonsillitis includes administering anti-inflammatory medications to the child, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of medications, providing pain relief medications as needed, choosing fever-reducing methods based on body temperature—below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If symptoms recur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, attention should also be paid to reasonable diet and lifestyle habits to help the child recover quickly.