Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old, just starting. She says even drinking water feels like a sore throat. She noticed that her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks, and it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should pharyngitis with tonsillitis in young children be treated for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, the first step is to administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child's symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the symptoms primarily involve sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature: physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medications are recommended for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the is controlled to prevent recurrence. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a balanced diet and sleep routine for the child to help them recover as soon as possible.