Question
Dear Baby, currently 1 year old, just started to say that her throat hurts, noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and she also has a bit of a fever and lacks energy. Please ask: How should a child with a sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, first-line treatment can include symptomatic antibiotic medications. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment options such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injections can be considered. For children with pronounced sore throat symptoms, analgesics can be administered. Children with fever symptoms can take fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, immediate medical attention should be sought. For those with recurrent episodes of inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment process, it is also important to ensure the child has a light diet and enhanced nutritional supplementation to aid in recovery.