Question
The baby girl is just 2 months old and has just started saying that swallowing is painful. It was found that she also has a slight cough and is a bit feverish with a lack of energy. How should a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. In necessary cases, such as when the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, painkillers can be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen according to the body temperature; physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, and antipyretic medication can be taken orally if the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently recurs inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgery for treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light foods. It is also important to ensure adequate rest and avoid fatigue.