Question
Dear Baby, currently 5 years old, at first, there was a slight pain in the throat, noticed it, when talking, the voice was a bit hoarse, and had a slight fever all along. How should one treat a child’s sore throat due to tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, one can consider giving the child some antibiotics for treatment, which is usually quite effective. At the same time, some local treatments can be carried out, such as using medications for irrigation or directly applying them to the affected area to consolidate the efficacy. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered for the child. If there is a low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be adopted. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it should be treated promptly. For children with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.