Question
My son is 6 years old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe, and he seems to have had a low-grade fever all along. How can I effectively treat my child’s sore throat and crying due to tonsillitis?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for their child, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Additionally, regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections can be effective. If the main symptom is throat pain, consider giving painkillers. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretics promptly. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. These are common treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery early on. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.