Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 5 years old. At first, he felt sore when drinking water, and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. Additionally, he has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: How can sore throat due to tonsillitis be treated effectively in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments can also be used, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injections, etc. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If it's above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, suitable for children who experience recurrent episodes. Pay attention to a light diet, and during treatment, a liquid diet should be primarily consumed.