Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 4 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows things. I noticed that her voice is a bit hoarse when she talks, and she also has a slight fever and doesn't seem energetic. Could you please advise: How should I treat a child's tonsillitis and fever for the best results?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first they can use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intra-tonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat pain is severe, as they can help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has been feverish, parents can also give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further aggravating the symptoms by catching a cold.