Question
My son is 9 years old and a baby boy. At first, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed that he was coughing more severely and had a low-grade fever. How should a child’s sore throat due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, first-line treatment can include targeted antibiotic medications or regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intra-tonsillar injections. For symptoms primarily characterized by throat pain, painkillers can be considered. Children with fever symptoms can take antipyretic medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and consider surgical treatment. During the treatment process, it is also necessary to pay attention to the child’s diet and nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.