Question
My son is 4 years old. Initially, he said he had a sore throat and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Moreover, he has now developed a persistent high fever. How should a child’s sore throat due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
For treating pediatric tonsillitis, parents can first administer some anti-inflammatory medications to the child or use localized treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, painkillers may be recommended to relieve symptoms. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, fever-reducing medications can be taken orally. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment may be suggested. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoids catching a cold to prevent exacerbation of symptoms.