Question
My daughter is 7 years old and has a sore throat, hoarse voice, and a slight fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used to treat tonsillitis and can be used as needed. In addition to medication, regional treatments such as gargling or direct application of medication can also be considered to enhance the efficacy of treatment. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child has a fever, antipyretic medication can be used as appropriate. However, if the fever persists, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the treatment with medication is not effective and there are recurrent episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. Parents are advised to take the disease seriously, bring their child to the doctor early, and pay attention to preventive and health care work.