Question

Dear Parent, my son is just over 6 months old and has started to have a slight sore throat. I noticed that he seems to have difficulty swallowing and has been running a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and sore throat?

Answer

Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the main methods and medications used in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to symptoms, and in addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsil drug injection. If the child has a particularly sore throat, some painkillers can be administered as appropriate. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also administer antipyretic medication, or immediately take the child to the hospital. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.