Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 8 months old. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water and his voice was a bit hoarse. He also has a persistent fever. How should we treat tonsillitis in children, which is quite painful?
Answer
To effectively treat tonsillitis, it’s advisable to select anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance and combine them with local treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the primary symptom is throat pain, consider giving some painkillers. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also administer fever-reducing medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. In addition to medication, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor about surgery as a treatment option. During the treatment period, it’s also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.