Question
My son is 7 years old and has been experiencing a bit of pain in his throat at first, along with severe coughing and a slight fever. How should I treat his swollen tonsils effectively?
Answer
If your child has tonsillitis, you can first use symptomatic antibiotic medications, and also combine them with some local treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and injection medications. If the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. If there is a fever, choose a fever-reducing method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. Consider surgery for recurrent inflammatory episodes. Pay attention to light diet, and mainly consume fluids during treatment.