Question
My son is 9 years old. He recently started complaining of pain when swallowing, noticed that he has been coughing more severely, and has had a slight fever. How should I treat a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
Parents are advised to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medication for their child under a doctor’s guidance to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. For regional treatment, laser therapy or drug irrigation is recommended. If the child’s primary symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve discomfort. Some children may also have a fever, in which case they can be given oral fever-reducing medication. If the symptoms do not subside, it is imperative to seek medical attention. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can also consider surgical treatment under a doctor’s guidance. At the same time, it is also important to pay attention to arranging reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.