Question
My daughter is 1 year old. Initially, she said she had a sore throat, and I noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke, and she’s been a bit feverish. How should a child with a sore throat and swollen tonsils be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used, and the choice of sensitive drugs can be based on bacterial culture, which is effective. Additionally, some regional treatment methods can be combined, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections, which are also good options. If the child has a particularly sore throat, some painkillers can be administered. If there is a fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.