Question
My son is 3 years old. He has a sore throat when he talks and severe coughing. Now he has a high fever that doesn’t go away. How should I treat his tonsillitis and throat pain for the best effect?
Answer
Generally, for children with tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be considered, which is relatively effective. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intramuscular injection. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, it is recommended to give a moderate amount of pain reliever to alleviate the symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can consider using fever-reducing medicine or immediately taking the child to the hospital. If the child has recurrent tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. During this period, please ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.