Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat. I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he had been running a low fever. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat pediatric tonsillitis with sore throat?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, you can first administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child's symptoms. Local flushing or topical spraying can also be used. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for symptomatic relief. The efficacy of these treatments is quite good. If the sore throat is particularly severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. Lastly, it is important for parents to take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for the child as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.