Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. I noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke. Additionally, she had a slight fever and seemed lacking in energy. Please advise: How should we treat her tonsillitis if she is crying and in distress?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is advised. Parents should also ensure their child stays warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering further tonsillar inflammation.