Question
My son is 3 years old. He recently started complaining that drinking water feels painful in his throat. I’ve noticed that his cough is quite severe, and it seems like he’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should I treat a child’s sore throat due to tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the primary methods and medications used in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can select treatments according to symptoms. Additionally, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, and laser therapy. For children with pronounced throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should give them fever-reducing medication or immediately take them to the hospital. For those with recurrent episodes of inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.