Question
My son is 1 year old. He just started to have a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that his voice sounds a bit hoarse when he talks. At the same time, he’s been a bit feverish. How should I treat my child’s sore throat and crying due to tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be provided, along with regional medication sprays or laser therapy. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate painkillers can be administered. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If the symptoms do not subside, medical attention is necessary. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes; if similar symptoms occur after the inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm to prevent colds that may trigger a recurrence of tonsillitis inflammation.