Question
My son is 4 years old. He just started saying that he feels pain when drinking water, and I noticed that his voice sounds a bit hoarse when he talks. Moreover, he has a persistent fever now. How should we treat the discomfort caused by infant and toddler tonsillitis?
Answer
When treating infant and toddler tonsillitis, symptomatic medications can be administered based on the child’s symptoms. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatments such as pus pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils can be used to enhance efficacy. In cases of throat pain, analgesics can be given to the child. If the child has a fever, antipyretic medications or medical treatment should be sought. Additionally, surgery is applicable for children with recurrent episodes, and it is necessary to ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.