Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated effectively to alleviate the discomfort?
Answer
The first step in treatment is to provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Additionally, regional treatment can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injections, and laser therapy. If the child’s throat pain is significant, some painkillers can be administered. Moreover, if there is a fever, some fever-reducing medicine can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the medication treatment is ineffective and there are recurrent episodes, it is suggested to consider surgical treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering another tonsillitis episode.