Question
Dear parents, my son is just over 8 months old. He has started to complain of a sore throat when speaking, and I’ve noticed his coughing seems more severe. He also has a slight fever. How should we treat a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
For treatment, it is first recommended to provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Local rinsing or spraying can also be considered, as well as injecting symptomatic medication into the tonsils. These methods are generally effective. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. Additionally, if there is a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. In case of high fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. Lastly, I hope parents can pay attention to this disease and bring their children for treatment as soon as possible. In everyday life, it is also important to pay attention to preventive measures and health care.