Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. He just started having a sore throat, with a bit of pain in his throat, and he’s been coughing quite severely. He also has a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s sore throat due to tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics are currently the most commonly used medication for treating tonsillitis and can be selected according to the child’s condition. If the child’s condition is severe, some local treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the symptoms are mainly throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child has a fever, it should be moderated. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought promptly. For children with recurrent acute severe episodes or those with complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides, and at the same time, attention should be given to arranging a reasonable diet and lifestyle for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.