What should I do if my child has tonsillitis and hoarseness?

What should you do if your child has tonsillitis and hoarse voice? I hope you will never encounter such a problem. But if you really encounter such a problem, you must find a way to solve it. After all, the child’s physical health should be highly valued by everyone, because every child is the most cared baby in the family. Now the editor will give you some ideas on how to solve this problem. I hope you can have some understanding.

Systemic treatment: This disease is mostly caused by streptococcal infection. Penicillin is the first choice antibiotic. Those who are allergic to penicillin can use erythromycin, lincomycin, etc. People with high fever, headache and body aches can choose antipyretic and analgesic drugs such as aspirin. If the condition does not improve after 2-3 days of treatment, viral or other bacterial infection should be considered, and antiviral drugs, sensitive antibiotics or sulfonamides should be used instead. Adrenal cortical hormones such as prednisone and dexamethasone may be used as appropriate.

Local treatment: optional

When children suffer from tonsillitis, the systemic infection symptoms are very obvious. The children will show: high fever up to 39-40℃, accompanied by chills, general fatigue, headache and body pain, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. Examination of the pharynx may reveal pus on the tonsils. This is the most powerful basis for diagnosis because systemic symptoms alone cannot distinguish it from other colds.

The treatment of acute tonsillitis is mainly to control infection. Tonsillitis is mostly caused by bacterial infection, especially purulent tonsillitis, which is caused by purulent bacteria, so antibiotics must be used. Enlarged tonsils caused by chronic tonsillitis can cause breathing difficulties, especially during sleep, because the tongue relaxes and falls back, causing snoring. Over time, chronic hypoxia can affect growth and development, and chronic hypoxia can also affect the intellectual development of children.

When the tonsils are acutely inflamed, penicillin antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs against Gram-positive bacteria are used, and the treatment effect is very good. With proper rest and attention to nutrition, you can usually return to normal in about a week. If inflammation recurs, it can become chronic. The symptoms of chronic tonsillitis are not very obvious, mainly sore throat. Symptoms include dry throat, throat discomfort, bad breath, etc. Due to inflammation, tonsils are often enlarged, but in a few cases, the tonsils are atrophied but still have chronic inflammation, which is often accompanied by chronic pharyngitis. Examination may show that the surface of the tonsils is filled with dark red blood, has scars, adhesions, and is uneven. The palatoglossal arch may also have chronic congestion, and sometimes the submandibular lymph nodes may also be enlarged. Chronic tonsillitis can also be treated with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs. If acute attacks occur repeatedly, surgical resection is required. However, children under 5 years old are generally not suitable for surgical treatment. Conservative treatment is often used because they still have a certain immune effect.

After reading so much, I believe you have already solved the problem of what to do if your child has tonsillitis and hoarse voice. Here. The editor also advises every parent not to give injections or medication easily when their children have problems. They must go to the hospital for examination before treating their children. Finally, I wish every child can grow up healthily.