Question
My son is 3 years old. Initially, he had a slight pain in his throat, and I noticed that when he speaks, his voice sounds hoarse, and he also has a fever and lacks energy. How should a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents can choose suitable antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to administer to the child, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. At the same time as taking medication, some regional treatments can be performed, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, to consolidate the treatment effect. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. If there is a fever, choose methods for cooling(reducing fever) based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; if above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretic medication can be taken. If a child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and to avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.