Question
A 2-year-old boy, at first, felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that he had a severe cough, and also had a bit of a fever and seemed less energetic. How should I treat my child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
To treat pediatric tonsillitis, parents can give the child some anti-inflammatory medication and also consider regional treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections, which are quite effective. If the child has a particularly sore throat, some painkillers can be given as needed. If the child continues to have a fever, apply fever-reducing medication promptly; for temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is also important to ensure the child maintains a light diet and receives adequate nutrition to aid in a quick recovery.