Question
My son is 5 years old. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water, and I noticed his voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and it seemed like he had a low fever that never went away. How should I treat my child’s sore throat and crying due to tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory medication can be provided, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to give some painkillers based on the situation. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. These are some commonly used treatment methods. However, if a child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During this period, make sure the child gets plenty of rest and eats more vegetables and fruits.