Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse. Additionally, he has been slightly feverish. Please ask: How should a sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given some symptomatic antibiotic medications. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil medication injections can also be used. Pain relievers can be given based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is very painful, to help alleviate the discomfort. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar conditions persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.