Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, complained of pain when swallowing at the beginning. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking and also had a slight fever and lacked energy. How should infants and toddlers with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and give the child some anti-inflammatory medications. While taking the medication, regional therapy can also be performed, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, to consolidate the efficacy. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some pain relief medication to alleviate the discomfort. If the child continues to have a persistent fever that does not subside, oral fever-reducing drugs can be administered. If the medication is not effective and there are recurrent episodes, surgical treatment is recommended. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm in daily life to avoid catching a cold that may trigger a relapse of tonsillitis.