Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 4 years old. At first, she said even drinking water felt painful in her throat. She noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How can a sore throat in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first, symptomatic antibiotic medication can be used. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is recommended during the treatment period.