Question
Dear Baby, currently 2 years old, just started feeling pain in the throat when drinking water. I noticed that when she speaks, her voice is a bit hoarse. Additionally, she has been slightly feverish. How should one effectively treat a child’s tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
In treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. Painkillers can also be administered according to the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. These methods are currently commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a viable option for children with recurrent attacks, with the main focus during treatment being to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms due to catching a cold.