Question
My daughter is 8 years old. Initially, she said her throat hurt, and I noticed her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke. Now, she has a high fever that doesn’t seem to go away. How should I treat a young child’s sore throat and fever caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
Firstly, for the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, parents can give the child some anti-inflammatory medication, and can also consider regional therapy, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injection of medication. If the symptoms are mainly throat pain, painkillers can be considered. For children with fever symptoms, some antipyretic drugs can be taken. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to undergo surgery as early as possible. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover quickly.