Question
My son is 5 years old. At first, he felt pain when drinking water, his voice was a bit hoarse, he had a slight fever, but he also seemed listless. How should a child with tonsillitis and throat pain be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately used, as well as regional rinsing or spraying. Symptomatic medications can also be injected into the tonsils. If throat pain is the main symptom, painkillers can be considered. If accompanied by fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. If there is no relief, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the child has recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. It is advisable to have a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods during treatment.