Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 8 months old and has recently started complaining of pain when swallowing and drinking water. I’ve noticed his coughing seems more severe, and he seems to have a persistent low fever. How should a child with a sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
For treatment, you can first give the child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on their symptoms. You can also opt for regional rinsing or spraying, and injections of symptomatic medication can be administered within the tonsils. These treatments are quite effective. Additionally, you can provide pain relief medication according to the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has fever symptoms, they can take antipyretic medications. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Besides these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.