Question
My 7-year-old son has recently been experiencing sore throat, coughing, and a persistent low-grade fever. It might be pediatric tonsillitis with throat pain. What should we do for treatment?
Answer
In such cases, it is usually recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer some anti-inflammatory medications to the child. At the same time, regional treatments can be considered, such as cleaning the tonsil crypts, injecting medication into the tonsils, and laser therapy. If the child’s throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be chosen to alleviate the symptoms. Some children may have a fever along with the condition, in which case, oral antipyretics can be given to the child. If the symptoms do not subside, it is imperative to consult a doctor. For recurrent attacks of inflammation, surgery may need to be considered. It is advisable for parents to take this disease seriously, bring their child for medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in daily life.