Question
My son is 4 years old. He started with a slight pain in his throat, and it seems he has difficulty swallowing. He also has a bit of a fever and isn’t very energetic. What should I do if my child has tonsillitis and is uncomfortable?
Answer
If your child has tonsillitis, you can give them symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, or consider regional rinsing or spraying, and even injecting symptomatic medication into the tonsils. These treatments are quite effective. If your child’s throat pain is severe, you can also consider giving them painkillers. If there’s a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication is recommended for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgery after the illness is controlled to prevent recurrence. Finally, parents should pay attention to this disease and take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible. Also, be sure to pay attention to related prevention and health care measures in everyday life.