Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 2 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. At the same time, it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. I would like to ask: If my child has tonsillitis and is feeling uncomfortable, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injections. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving some pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, they can take some fever-reducing medication. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm to prevent catching a cold, which could trigger a recurrence of tonsillitis.