Question
My daughter is 8 years old. Initially, she had a slight sore throat, and I noticed her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke. Additionally, it seems like she’s been running a low fever that hasn’t gone away. How should one treat a child’s tonsillitis that is very painful?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic medications are primarily used, and sensitive drugs can be chosen based on bacterial culture, with good results. If the child’s condition is more severe, some regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. Painkillers can also be administered according to the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. Some children may also have fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medications can be given. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. For those with recurrent acute severe cases or complications, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy after two weeks of acute inflammation subsiding. At the same time, it is also important to arrange reasonable diet and sleep and activity habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.