Question
Dear Sir, my son is just over 2 months old and he started to complain of a sore throat when speaking. I noticed that he’s also been coughing quite severely and has had a slight fever. How should a child with sore throat due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, children with tonsillitis can be treated effectively with antibiotics according to their symptoms, along with regional therapy. While taking medication, some regional treatments such as rinsing or direct application of medicine can help consolidate the efficacy of the treatment. If the child primarily experiences throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child keeps running a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be considered. During treatment, it is also important to ensure the child maintains a light diet and receives adequate nutrition to aid in a quick recovery.