Question
Baby girl, 2 years old. Initially, she felt pain when swallowing water, noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse, and also had a low-grade fever. Please ask: How should a child with tonsillitis be treated for the sore throat?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, the first step is to use antibiotic medication for symptomatic treatment. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be used. In cases of throat pain, some painkillers can be given to the child. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, some antipyretic medicine can be taken orally. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there are similar situations, after the inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered. During treatment, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, eat light foods mainly, and get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.