Question
My daughter is 2 years old. She just started feeling a sore throat when she talks; I noticed her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks. She also has a bit of a fever and doesn’t seem very energetic. How should I treat my child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric tonsillitis includes selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, regional rinsing or spraying, and intratonsillar injections of symptomatic drugs. These treatment methods are effective. If the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers may be recommended. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can give the child fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These are common treatment methods. If the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, eat a light diet, and get enough rest to avoid fatigue.