Question
My son is just over 8 months old. Initially, he complained of a sore throat, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Now, he has a persistent high fever that won’t go down. How should I treat my child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to give the child some antibiotics as treatment. Regional rinsing or spraying, or intratonsillar injection of symptomatic medication can also be considered, with good therapeutic effects. If the child has particularly severe throat pain, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor and consider surgical treatment. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.