Question
My daughter is 5 years old. Initially, she said she had a sore throat, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and she’s been a bit feverish. How should sore throat in children with tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can select according to symptoms. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil injection with medication, and laser therapy. If the child’s primary symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving some painkillers to relieve the pain. If the child also has a fever, it should be treated accordingly. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is needed. These are more common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. Also, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet and lifestyle for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.