Question
My child is a 8-year-old boy. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe, and he also seemed to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and sore throat to achieve good results?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are currently the main methods and drugs used in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. If the child’s throat pain is significant, painkillers can be administered as appropriate. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently develops tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During this period, it is important to ensure that the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.