Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. He initially complained of a sore throat, had a slight cough, and has been running a low-grade fever. How should I treat his sore throat and fever?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, it is advisable to administer antibiotics to the child, which tend to be effective. Concurrently, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt cleaning, internal drug injections, and laser therapy can be carried out. Appropriate painkillers should be given based on the child’s condition, especially when there is severe throat pain, which can help alleviate discomfort. Use fever-reducing medication promptly if the fever persists; physical fever reduction methods can be used if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. These are common treatment methods. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery early. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.