Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. He started saying that his throat hurts, and I noticed that his coughing seems more severe. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s sore throat with high fever for optimal effectiveness?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice. Parents can choose according to symptoms, and can also perform regional rinsing or spraying, or inject symptomatic medication into the tonsils. The efficacy is quite good. In necessary cases, such as when the child’s throat pain is particularly severe, some painkillers can be given. If the child has fever symptoms, some antipyretic medications can be taken. In severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are repeated acute severe cases or complications, it is suggested to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods, and to ensure that the child gets enough rest and avoids fatigue.
