Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How should I treat a child's sore throat when it's uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered based on the child's symptoms. Local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child also has a fever, antipyretics should be used appropriately. If the temperature exceeds 40°C, immediate medical attention is necessary. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep routine for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.