Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. Please ask: How should a child with tonsillitis be treated when it’s very painful?
Answer
Currently, in the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used, and sensitive drugs can be selected according to bacterial culture, with good effects. While taking medication, some regional treatments can also be carried out, such as irrigation and direct application of medication, which can consolidate the therapeutic effect. If the child’s sore throat is severe, it is recommended to give some painkillers. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, some antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there are similar conditions, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.