Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he had a slight fever and wasn't very energetic. I would like to ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local medications can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injections. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, a light diet should be maintained, with a focus on liquid foods.