Question
A boy, already 2 years old, has been complaining of a sore throat recently, and he has been experiencing severe coughing with low-grade fever. How should this condition be treated effectively?
Answer
It is advised that parents choose suitable antibiotic or anti-inflammatory medications for treatment under a doctor’s guidance to alleviate the inflammatory symptoms. Regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and injection of medications can also be considered. If the child experiences throat pain, some painkillers can be administered. Persistent fever may require the use of oral fever-reducing medication. If the medication treatment is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. Parents should also ensure warmth and avoid catching a cold to prevent a recurrence of tonsillitis.