Patient's question:
My child at home is a boy, 2 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. At the same time, it seems like his low fever hasn't gone away. Could you please advise: How should I treat my child's tonsillitis for pain?Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given based on the child's symptoms. While taking the medication, some local treatments can also be performed, such as rinsing or applying medication directly. These can enhance the therapeutic effect. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child has a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; if above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication should be administered. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment period, it is essential to ensure the child is well-warmed to avoid aggravating the symptoms due to a cold.