Question
My daughter is 3 years old, and she has recently started to feel throat pain, her voice is a bit hoarse, and she has a slight fever. How should I treat a child with tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
The current treatment for pediatric tonsillitis primarily involves antibiotic medications, which can be selected based on the results of bacterial culture. Additionally, regional treatments can be considered, such as deep tonsil irrigation, regional drug injection, or laser therapy. Painkillers should be administered according to the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, as they can effectively alleviate suffering. Some children may have a fever and can take oral fever-reducing medication; if this is ineffective, medical attention is necessary. If symptoms recur frequently, surgery may be considered, and during treatment, a diet consisting mainly of liquid foods should be maintained.