Question
My son is 1 year old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed he had a slight cough as well. He also has a bit of a fever and seems less energetic. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, along with regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injections, and laser therapy. If the child has a particularly sore throat, some painkillers can be administered. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling(cooling) can be applied. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, timely medical attention should be sought. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment can be considered. At the same time, attention should also be given to arranging reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits for the child to aid in an early recovery.