Question
My son is just over 2 months old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when talking, and it seemed a bit difficult to swallow. He also has a bit of a fever and seems lackluster. How should a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Currently, in the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used, with the choice of sensitive drugs based on bacterial culture, which yields good results. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be administered, and painkillers can be given depending on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe. If the child keeps running a fever, parents should administer antipyretic medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. Lastly, parents are advised to pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care measures in daily life.