Question
I have a 1-year-old boy whose throat is a bit sore, with severe coughing and a bit of fever, making him listless. How should I treat his sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child experiences pain due to tonsillitis, it is appropriate to administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. Combine systemic and localized treatments to enhance efficacy. Localized treatments include tonsil pocket irrigation and direct medication injection into the tonsils. If the child has throat pain, some painkillers can be given. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If the above methods fail to alleviate symptoms, it is imperative to seek medical attention. These are common treatment methods. If the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. Additionally, parents should take good care to keep their child warm and prevent them from catching a cold, which could lead to a recurrence of tonsillitis.