Question
My child is an 8-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe as well. He also has a slight fever and is not very energetic. How should I treat a child’s sore throat and fever caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
In clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used. The choice of medication can be based on the sensitivity test of the bacteria, which is effective. Additionally, regional rinsing or spraying can be applied, and symptomatic medications can be injected into the tonsils. The treatment is generally effective. If necessary, such as when the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretics is recommended. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, it is suggested to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, attention should also be given to arranging a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.