Question
My son is 9 years old and has been experiencing pain when swallowing water. I noticed he has a slight cough and has been running a low fever. How should I treat his sore throat effectively?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for their child under a doctor’s guidance, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. In addition, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intravenous drug injection, and laser therapy. If the child’s throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, apply fever-reducing medicine promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery early on. Pay attention to a light diet during treatment and consume mainly liquid foods.