Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse. At the same time, it seems like he has had a low fever that hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be treated when it is very painful in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis. They can be selected as needed. While systemic treatment is administered, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including crypt irrigation and direct injection of drugs into the tonsils. In cases of sore throat, children can be given pain relievers. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, oral antipyretics can be administered. 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 provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Additionally, sufficient rest should be ensured to avoid fatigue.