Question
My son is five months old and has a sore throat, his voice is a bit hoarse, and he has a persistent fever. What is the best way to treat a child’s tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
For children with tonsillitis, parents can administer oral anti-inflammatory medication, perform local rinsing or spraying, and inject symptomatic medication into the tonsils. If the sore throat is severe, consider giving a moderate amount of painkillers and consider using fever-reducing medication to keep body temperature below 38.5 degrees Celsius. For frequent recurrences, surgery may be considered to prevent recurrence. Parents should ensure warmth and avoid catching a cold or tonsillitis again.