Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. He feels a sore throat while speaking and his voice is a bit hoarse. He also has a persistent high fever. How can we treat his tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice is the use of antibiotics, selecting sensitive medications based on bacterial culture for treatment, which yields good results. In addition, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or internal medication injection can be performed. For children with severe throat pain, appropriate painkillers can be used. When there is persistent fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication should be considered. Physical cooling can be done if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or there are already complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits, which will help the child recover sooner.