Question
My 3-year-old son says his throat hurts, and it even pains when he drinks water. His voice is a bit hoarse, and he has a persistent fever. How should I treat this condition?
Answer
The common treatment for tonsillitis is antibiotic medication. If the child’s condition is severe, some regional treatment methods may be needed, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the throat pain is severe, painkillers may be required. If the fever persists, oral fever-reducing medication should be administered. If the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. To help the child recover quickly, attention should also be paid to diet and sleep habits.