Question
My son is 8 years old and has been complaining of pain when swallowing and drinking water. I noticed that his coughing seems more severe, and he also has a bit of fever and lacks energy. How can I effectively treat my child’s sore throat and crying due to tonsillitis?
Answer
In treating this kind of illness, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medication, and in addition to systemic medication, regional treatments can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt washing or tonsil intralesional injections. If the child has a sore throat, painkillers can be administered as needed. Some children may also have fever, in which case, oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.