Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with sore throat be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and intratonsillar medication, which are all good options. If the child's throat pain is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, oral antipyretics can be administered. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents may consider surgery under the guidance of a doctor. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light foods. Rest should also be ensured to avoid fatigue.