Question
Dear parents, my son is just over 4 months old. He has just started to feel a sore throat when he speaks, and his voice sounds a bit hoarse. Moreover, it seems like he has had a low fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat my child’s sore throat effectively?
Answer
To treat pediatric tonsillitis, parents can give the child some anti-inflammatory medication and also consider regional treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections, which are quite effective. If the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to relieve the symptoms. For those with concurrent low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During treatment, it is important to ensure that the child gets adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also important to ensure that the child gets enough rest and avoids fatigue.