Question
Dear Baby Girl, she is currently 7 years old. Initially, she had a slight sore throat, and I noticed her voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and it seemed like she had a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should children’s tonsillitis and sore throat be treated effectively?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are currently the most common method for treating children’s tonsillitis and sore throat, and they can be used discretionarily. In addition, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections are also good options. If the child primarily experiences sore throat symptoms, parents are advised to give painkillers in appropriate amounts to relieve the condition. If fever is present, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; physical cooling methods can be used below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while fever-reducing medication can be taken orally for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. These are some of the more common treatment methods. However, if tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment early on. After recovery, it is suggested to encourage children to engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.