Question

Dear Parent, my son is just over 1 month old. He’s just started to have a sore throat, with a slight pain in his throat, and he’s been coughing quite severely, accompanied by a low fever. How should I treat his sore throat effectively?

Answer

If a child has tonsillitis, it is recommended to first use systemic antibiotic medications to treat the symptoms, and also consider regional treatments to enhance the efficacy, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child has severe throat pain, some painkillers can be used to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has a fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to medication, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, surgical treatment can also be considered. Parents should pay attention to keeping their child warm in daily life to prevent catching a cold and triggering another episode of tonsillitis.