Question
Dear Baby, she is currently 7 years old and just started to feel a sore throat when she began speaking. I noticed her voice was a bit hoarse during conversation, and now she has a persistent high fever. How should I treat her pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally, for pediatric tonsillitis, the following treatment methods can be adopted: administering antibiotics to the child, which is usually effective for symptomatic treatment. In addition, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be considered. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents are advised to administer painkillers as needed. If the child has a slight fever, appropriate fever-reducing measures can be taken. However, if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to the above common methods, surgery is also a feasible treatment option for children with recurrent episodes. Finally, it is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, take their child for medical treatment as soon as possible, and pay attention to related preventive and health care work in daily life.