Question
Dear Baby, she is currently 8 years old and has just started to complain of a sore throat, and it seems difficult to swallow. She also has a bit of a fever and lacks energy. How should one treat a child’s sore throat and swollen tonsils effectively?
Answer
When treating such conditions, it is advisable to give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the child primarily experiences throat pain, parents may consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a persistent fever, parents should also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. After the condition improves, it is suggested that parents encourage their child to engage in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.