Question

My son is 7 years old. He started saying that his throat hurts, and I noticed that his voice sounds a bit hoarse when he speaks. It seems like he’s had a low-grade fever all the time. How should I treat a child’s swollen tonsils caused by pharyngitis?

Answer

You can appropriately administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs, or perform local rinsing or spraying. You can also inject symptomatic medications into the tonsils, which are all effective treatments. If the pain in the throat is severe, you can give some painkillers. Some children may also have a fever, in which case you can give your child some oral fever-reducing medicine. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the illness is controlled to prevent recurrence. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure your child stays warm and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate the symptoms.