Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 6 months old. Initially, he had a slight pain in his throat, accompanied by a mild cough. Now, he has a persistent high fever that won’t go away. How should we treat and effectively alleviate his sore throat due to tonsillitis?
Answer
For treatment, first, provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. While taking medication, some local treatments such as rinsing can also be performed to consolidate the efficacy. If the child mainly exhibits sore throat symptoms, parents may consider giving the child painkillers to relieve the symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. If the child frequently experiences this condition, after the illness is controlled, consider surgical treatment to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help the child recover as soon as possible.