Question
My child is an 8-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat while speaking, and now he has a severe cough. His fever has not subsided. How should I treat his sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
In general, if it’s a case of pediatric tonsillitis, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotics, which are quite effective. Additionally, local treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation, medication injection into the tonsils, laser therapy, etc. Painkillers can be given for sore throat. If the fever persists, oral fever reducers can be taken. These methods are commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis. Moreover, surgery is also a viable option for children with recurrent episodes. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule to help the child recover from the illness as soon as possible.