Question
My son is 5 years old. He started to feel a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that he has a bit of difficulty swallowing. He has also had a slight fever. How can I treat his painful tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give your child symptomatic antibiotic medications, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the pain in the throat is severe, you can also administer some painkillers. Additionally, if there is a fever, you can take some antipyretic medications. In case of high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Besides these medication treatment methods, if your child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is also advisable to consider surgical treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.