Question
My child is a 5-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. How should I treat his sore throat and fever due to tonsillitis?
Answer
The first step in treating a child’s tonsillitis is for parents to give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. They can also opt for regional rinsing or spraying, and symptomatic injections into the tonsils are also effective. If the child has a particularly sore throat, painkillers can be administered appropriately. If there is a fever, fever-reducing medicine can be used as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is imperative to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents may consider consulting a doctor for possible surgical treatment. Lastly, it is important for parents to take this disease seriously, bring their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures.