Question
A boy, already 1 year old, has started saying he has a sore throat. He has noticed that his coughing is quite severe and he’s been a bit feverish. How should I treat his sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
For treatment, first, you can give the child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on their symptoms. You can also perform regional rinsing or spraying, or inject symptomatic medication into the tonsils; all these methods are effective. For children with obvious sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be used. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgery for treatment. While treating the child, it’s also important to ensure they have a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in an early recovery.