Question
My son is 1 year old. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water and his voice was a bit hoarse during speaking, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis to relieve the discomfort?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, first-line treatment can include symptomatic antibiotic medications, as well as local irrigation or sprays, or injections of symptomatic medication to the tonsils, which are all effective. Pain relievers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when throat pain is severe, to help alleviate suffering. If the child has a persistent fever, parents should also give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consult with a doctor and consider surgical treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm in daily life to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.