Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. Initially, he complained of a sore throat and his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. Additionally, he seems to have had a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should one treat a child’s sore throat and tonsillitis?
Answer
Children with sore throat and tonsillitis are often treated with antibiotics. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments can also be chosen, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intralesional injection. If the child’s sore throat is severe, painkillers can be administered. If fever is present, cooling methods can be selected based on body temperature: physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral antipyretics can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks; if similar symptoms occur, surgical treatment can be considered. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life, and consume liquid foods mainly during treatment.