Question
A one-month-old infant initially experienced sore throat, hoarse voice during speaking, and symptoms of fever and malaise. How should one treat the crying and distress caused by tonsillitis in children to achieve good results?
Answer
For treating children’s tonsillitis, parents should first administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child. In addition, regional treatment is necessary, which includes tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intramuscular injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers may be considered to relieve discomfort. At the same time, if there is low-grade fever, physical cooling measures can be adopted; if the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, immediate medical attention should be sought. For recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is advisable to arrange for a light diet for the child and to enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in a quick recovery.