Question
My son is 9 years old. Initially, he had a slight pain in his throat, accompanied by a mild cough. It seems like he has had a low-grade fever all along. What is the best way to treat his sore throat with tonsillitis?
Answer
For treatment, you can first provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms, or consider regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. For children with pronounced throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can also give fever-reducing medication, or immediately take the child to the hospital. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgery may be considered. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. Additionally, it is crucial to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.