Question

Dear Parent, my son is just over 2 months old. He has just started to have a little pain in his throat, and I noticed that his voice sounds a bit hoarse when he speaks. He also has a slight fever and seems a bit listless. How should painful childhood tonsillitis be treated?

Answer

Antibiotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be selected appropriately. In addition to systemic treatment, regional therapy can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as pus cavity irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil. If the child’s sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve the symptoms. If the child has a fever, cooling measures should be taken accordingly; if the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. The above are relatively common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. After the condition improves, it is suggested to let the child engage in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.