Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 2 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. It was found that his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks, and it seems like a low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should I treat tonsillitis and sore throat in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be administered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be taken. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet should be prioritized during treatment.