Question
My son is 7 years old. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, accompanied by slight coughing and a bit of fever with a lack of energy. How should I treat his sore throat caused by tonsillitis for effective relief?
Answer
In treating such diseases, you can give the child symptomatic antibiotic medications. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intravenous drug injection, and laser therapy. For children with significant throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be selected based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If a child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is crucial to ensure the child’s warmth to avoid exacerbating symptoms.