Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 2 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows something, and I noticed his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How can the inflammation of the tonsils in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which is quite effective. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils, and the efficacy is good. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the symptoms. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be taken. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is preferred during treatment.