Question
My daughter is 9 years old. She recently started saying that she feels pain when swallowing water, and I noticed her voice is a bit hoarse when she talks. It seems like she has a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What should be done to treat a child’s sore throat and tonsillitis?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s orders and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can also be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. Painkillers can also be administered to the child if they have a sore throat. If the child still has a fever, it should be treated with antipyretics as appropriate. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are repeated acute severe cases or complications have already occurred, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. During the treatment period, attention should also be paid to maintaining good dietary hygiene and sufficient rest.