Question
Dear parents, my baby girl is just one month old and has recently started complaining of a sore throat. She seems to have difficulty swallowing and has a persistent low fever. What should I do to treat my child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, they can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication. In more severe cases, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the child’s primary symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the discomfort. Additionally, if there is a fever, some antipyretics can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrence, so after the inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.