Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. I noticed that his cough seems to be more severe as well, and he's a bit feverish and lacks energy. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis and sore throat in children?Doctor's answer:
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor, or use local rinsing or topical sprays. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for targeted treatment, all of which are effective. If the child's throat pain is severe, appropriate pain-relieving medication can be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be selected based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication should be taken. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. While treating, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover sooner.