Question
My son is 1 year old. He started with a slight sore throat, and it seems he has difficulty swallowing. He’s also been running a fever. How should we treat the discomfort caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for their child, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. While taking medication, some local treatments can be performed, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, to consolidate the treatment effect. For children with prominent symptoms of throat pain, analgesic medications can be used. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should administer antipyretic medications or immediately take the child to the hospital. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar situations occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.