Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 5 years old. Initially, she mentioned having a sore throat, and I noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and she’s been running a low-grade fever. How should I treat her tonsillitis and sore throat for the best results?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer some anti-inflammatory medication to the child. Regional treatments can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the child primarily exhibits symptoms of sore throat, parents may consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the illness is controlled to prevent recurrence. Finally, parents should pay close attention to this disease, take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related preventive and health care measures in their daily lives.