Question
Dear parents, my daughter is only 4 months old. Initially, she had a bit of sore throat, and she was discovered to be coughing quite severely. It seems like she has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should we treat her for tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it is children’s tonsillitis, it is effective to give the child some antibiotics to relieve the symptoms. At the same time, regional treatment can be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil. For children with obvious sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be used. If there is also a low-grade fever, physical cooling can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to the above medication treatment methods, if the child has recurrent tonsillitis, it is also suggested that surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, attention should also be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and ensuring enough rest time.