Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, started to feel pain when swallowing water and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. He also had a slight fever and lacked energy. How should infant and toddler tonsillitis and sore throat be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose the appropriate antibiotic or anti-inflammatory medication for their child under a doctor’s guidance to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Additionally, regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections are good options. If the main symptom is sore throat, painkillers can be considered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take their child to the hospital immediately. If the medication is not effective and symptoms recur, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life, with liquid foods being the main choice during treatment.