Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is just 4 months old and has started to have a sore throat. I noticed that her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks, and it seems like she’s been running a low fever without it going away. How should I treat my child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. For regional treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or medication irrigation. In cases of throat pain, painkillers can be administered to the child. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of antipyretics is necessary. If the fever does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the illness is controlled to avoid recurrent episodes. Parents should pay attention to this disease, take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in their daily lives.