Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. He just started saying that his throat hurts. He has a severe cough and has had a slight fever. How should we treat a child’s sore throat and crying due to tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, if a child shows symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to give them antibiotics according to the symptoms. At the same time, regional treatment methods can be used, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and injection medications. If the child experiences severe throat pain, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child still has a fever, appropriate fever reduction measures should be taken. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. These are common treatment methods. However, if pediatric tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment early. Additionally, parents should ensure their child is well-protected from the cold to prevent colds from causing the tonsils to inflame again.