Question
My son is just over 7 months old. When he started talking, he felt a sore throat and had a severe cough. He’s been a bit feverish. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated effectively?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic antibiotic medications can be used for systemic treatment, and regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections can also be performed. In cases of throat pain, painkillers can be administered to the child. If the child has a fever, appropriate antipyretic measures should be taken. If the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. These are some commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child has recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery early. At the same time, pay attention to giving the child a light diet and enhancing nutritional supplementation to help the child recover sooner.