Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. He just started complaining of a sore throat. He also has a mild cough and seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn't gone away. Could you please advise on how to treat pediatric tonsillitis and sore throat?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given based on the child's symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child has persistent fever that doesn't subside, oral fever-reducing drugs can be taken. For cases with recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.