Question
Dear parents, my son is just over 4 months old. He has started to have a sore throat, and it seems he has difficulty swallowing. Additionally, he has a persistent high fever. How should we treat pediatric tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to give the child some antibiotics according to the symptoms. Regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy while undergoing systemic treatment, including methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and direct medication injection into the tonsils. If the child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to give some painkillers based on the situation. Moreover, if there is a fever, some antipyretics can be taken. It is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible for high fever. These are more common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery early on. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.