Question
My son is 8 years old. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Additionally, it seems like he’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. What should I do to treat his crying and fussiness due to tonsillitis?
Answer
For treatment, you can first provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. You can also complement this with regional treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections, which are effective. If the symptoms are primarily throat pain, consider giving some painkillers. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. Tonsillitis has a characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there are similar situations, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and to avoid catching a cold that could worsen the symptoms.