Question
My son is 9 years old. Initially, he felt pain when swallowing water. I noticed that he has a severe cough and is also running a low fever. How should I treat his sore throat due to tonsillitis?
Answer
For treatment, you can first provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. While taking the medication, you can also perform some localized treatments, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, to consolidate the efficacy. For children with prominent throat pain, analgesic medication can be used. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can also administer antipyretic medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgery may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.