Question
My son is 9 years old and has been experiencing pain when swallowing and drinking water. It seems his cough has also become more severe, and now he has a persistent high fever. How should I treat my child’s sore throat and low fever?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s a case of pediatric tonsillitis, administering some antibiotics to the child can be quite effective. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to give some painkillers according to the situation. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, oral antipyretics can be taken. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrence, so if there are similar conditions, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. While treating the condition, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help facilitate an early recovery.