Question
My son is 8 years old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe. He also had a bit of a fever and seemed less energetic. How should one treat a child with a sore throat and crying due to tonsillitis?
Answer
You can appropriately administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications, also consider regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar injection of medication, etc. You can also provide painkillers based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If there is a fever, choose a method of coolingaccording to body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with oral antipyretics. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the illness is controlled to avoid recurrence. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and lifestyle habits for your child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.