Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse. Also, it seems like he has had a low-grade fever that hasn't gone away. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis in young children?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are all effective. Pain relievers can be given based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help relieve pain. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen according to the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. While treating the condition, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help with early recovery.