Question
My son is a 6-year-old boy. He just started complaining of a sore throat. I noticed that his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks, and he also has a low-grade fever. How should we treat his painful tonsillitis?
Answer
If your child has tonsillitis, you can give them symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. If the condition is more severe, you can also consider regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the pain in the throat is severe, you can give them some painkillers. If your child still has a fever, you can consider giving them some fever-reducing medicine. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent attacks. If similar symptoms occur, and the inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered after the condition improves. It is recommended to have your child engage in moderate exercise and improve their immunity to prevent recurrence.