Question
Dear parents, my daughter is only 7 months old. Initially, she felt pain when drinking water, and her voice became a bit hoarse when she talked. It seems like she has had a low fever that hasn’t gone away. How should we treat a child’s sore throat and tonsillitis to achieve the best results?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under a doctor’s guidance for their child to effectively alleviate the inflammatory symptoms. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the main symptom is sore throat, consider giving some painkillers. If there is a fever, choose a fever-reducing method based on body temperature; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment. During this period, ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.