Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 4 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows things. I noticed that her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks. Additionally, she has a low fever. Please ask: How should I treat my child's sore throat?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. They can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all good options. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic medication should be administered promptly. If the temperature is not above 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further worsening the symptoms by catching a cold.