Question
My child is a 1-year-old boy. He just started saying that he feels pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks. Now, he has a high fever that won’t go down. How should I treat his tonsillitis pain?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s a case of pediatric tonsillitis, it can be effectively treated by giving the child some symptomatic antibiotics. Regional rinsing or spraying can also be considered, as well as injecting symptomatic medication into the tonsils. The efficacy of these treatments is quite good. If the child’s throat pain is particularly severe, it’s advisable to use painkillers to relieve the symptoms. If the child has a fever, you can consider giving him some antipyretics. However, if the fever persists, it is imperative to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is prone to recurrence. If similar symptoms occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, make sure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.