Question
The 3-year-old girl just started to feel pain when swallowing or drinking water. She has noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and has been a bit feverish. How should a child’s sore throat due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to symptoms. For regional treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or drug irrigation. If the child’s throat pain is severe, some analgesic medication can be given. If the child keeps running a fever, parents can also give some antipyretic medication, or take the child to the hospital immediately. For those with recurrent acute severe cases or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate symptoms.