Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 3 years old and has just started to complain of a sore throat when speaking. I noticed that her voice sounds a bit hoarse, and she has had a slight fever as well. How should we treat a child’s sore throat and tonsillitis?
Answer
In treating such conditions, you can give your child some antibiotics that are suitable for the symptoms. You can also perform regional rinsing or spraying, and injections of symptomatic medications can be administered into the tonsils. The efficacy is generally good. If your child experiences severe throat pain, it is advisable to provide some painkillers based on the situation. Additionally, if there is a fever, some antipyretics can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there are similar conditions, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease, take their children to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related preventive and health care work in daily life.