Question
My daughter is 6 years old. Initially, she felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and also had a low fever. How should I treat a child’s sore throat and crying due to tonsillitis?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, or regional rinsing or spraying, and intratonsillar injection of symptomatic drugs, which are all effective. If the child has severe throat pain, some painkillers can be administered as needed. For those with low fever, physical cooling(temperature reduction) can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, medical attention should be sought promptly. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently recurs inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgery as a treatment option. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.