Question
Dear parents, my son is just over 1 month old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, accompanied by mild coughing and a bit of fever, and he seems to be lacking in energy. How should one treat children’s tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it’s advisable to provide anti-inflammatory medication. In more severe cases, regional treatments can be combined, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the child primarily experiences throat pain, parents may consider giving some pain relief medication. If the child keeps running a fever, parents should also administer antipyretics or immediately take the child to the hospital. These methods are currently commonly used in treating tonsillitis. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, suitable for children with recurrent episodes, and during treatment, attention should also be paid to arranging a light diet for the child and enhancing nutritional supplementation to aid in an early recovery.