Question
My child is a 5-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that he was coughing quite severely. He also had a slight fever and seemed lackluster. How should we treat pediatric tonsillitis and sore throat effectively?
Answer
Firstly, parents can give their child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication to treat pediatric tonsillitis. Regional treatments can also be considered, such as rinsing the tonsillar crypts, injecting medication into the tonsils, etc. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretics is recommended. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. After the condition improves, it is suggested to encourage the child to engage in moderate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.