Question

Dear Sir, my son is just over one month old. Initially, he had a bit of pain in his throat, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also had a low-grade fever. How should we treat pediatric tonsillitis that is very painful?

Answer

Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used. The choice of sensitive drugs can be based on bacterial culture, with good effects. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsil drug injection. Painkillers can be administered to children for throat pain, and antipyretics can be taken orally if the child continues to have a fever. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During treatment, attention should also be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and sufficient rest time.