Patient's question:
My son is 7 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when talking and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse. Additionally, he has been running a low fever. Please advise: How can we effectively treat a child's tonsillitis and reduce their crying?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Additionally, local medication sprays or laser therapy can be administered. If the sore throat is particularly severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic medication can be taken orally. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.