Question
My daughter is 3 years old and I’ve noticed her voice is hoarse and her throat is painful, accompanied by a fever. I would like to know the treatment methods for children’s tonsillitis pain.
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice is the use of antibiotics, which can be selected based on the results of bacterial culture and are effective. In addition, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can also be used. If the throat pain is severe, analgesics can be used moderately, and physical cooling can be applied for low-grade fever. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to medication, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is suggested to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, during treatment, it is important to provide light food and enhance nutritional supplementation to help the child recover sooner.