Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy. He recently started saying that his throat hurts, and I noticed he has a slight cough as well. He’s also been running a low fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and crying?
Answer
To effectively treat tonsillitis, it’s recommended to select symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance. Besides systemic medication, regional treatments can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intralesional injection. In cases where the child experiences severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, oral antipyretics can be given. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it’s advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. During treatment, it’s important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.