Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. Initially, he said his throat was sore, and I found that he had a severe cough and also had a slight fever and was not energetic. How should I treat my child’s sore throat due to tonsillitis?
Answer
For a better treatment of tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the doctor’s guidance and opt for regional treatment such as laser therapy or medication irrigation. If the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, painkillers can be used to alleviate symptoms. If there is a fever, choose a method to reduce the temperature according to the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. These are common treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery early. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging reasonable dietary and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.