Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 2 months old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and when he talks, his voice sounds hoarse. He also has a low-grade fever. How should a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as appropriate. Additionally, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injections, and laser therapy. If the child primarily has symptoms of throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If the child keeps running a fever, parents should also administer antipyretic medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a focus on light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also crucial to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.