Question
My child is a 5-year-old boy. Initially, he felt pain in his throat while speaking, noticed difficulty in swallowing, and also had a low-grade fever. What should I do to treat my child’s tonsillitis and throat pain?
Answer
For treatment, you can first administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, you can also consider regional treatments, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intra-tonsillar medication injections. For children with pronounced throat pain, analgesic medications can be used. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with physical cooling methods, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius may require oral antipyretics. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently develops tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and lifestyle for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.