Question
My son is 8 years old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that he was coughing quite severely, and he’s been a bit feverish. What should I do if my child’s tonsils are sore and inflamed?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s pediatric tonsillitis, you can give your child some antibiotics to treat the symptoms, which are usually quite effective. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. In cases of throat pain, you can also give your child some painkillers. If the child has a fever, you should consider antipyretic measures accordingly. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgery may be considered. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease and take their children to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Also, be sure to pay attention to related preventive and health care measures in daily life.