Question
Dear Baby Girl, currently 9 years old, at first, there was a little pain in the throat, noticed that, when speaking, the voice was a bit hoarse, and she has been running a slight fever. How should a child with a sore throat and tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose suitable antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for their child under a doctor’s guidance to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections can be considered. For children with pronounced throat pain, analgesic medication can be used. If the child keeps running a fever, parents should also administer antipyretic medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These methods are currently commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a viable option, suitable for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to help the child recover as soon as possible.