Question
My son is 7 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed he had a slight cough as well. It seems like he’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat my child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
If your child has tonsillitis, you can first use symptomatic antibiotic medication. While taking the medicine, you can also undergo some local treatments, such as rinsing, to directly apply the medication and consolidate the treatment effect. If necessary, such as when your child has severe throat pain, you can also give some painkillers. If there is a fever, choose a method of cooling down based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can use physical cooling methods, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can take oral antipyretics. If the medication is not effective and there are recurrent episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.