Question
My son is 7 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and it seemed difficult to swallow. He also had a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis if it is uncomfortable?
Answer
For a better treatment of tonsillitis, one can choose appropriate medication under the guidance of a doctor, such as antibiotics, regional treatment methods (such as tonsil irrigation, injection medications), and painkillers. For fever, one can choose cooling methods based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be adopted; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. For recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment in a timely manner, and pay attention to preventive and health care work.