Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and his voice was a bit hoarse. He also had a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s sore throat and fever caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose the appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor to alleviate the inflammatory symptoms effectively. For regional treatment, laser therapy or drug irrigation is suggested. In cases where the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretics promptly. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions occur, consider surgery after the inflammation is controlled. Pay attention to a light diet during treatment and consume mainly liquid foods.