Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 6 months old. He started to complain of a sore throat when talking, and I noticed he has a slight cough and a bit of fever, as well as a lack of energy. How should we treat children’s tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
It is appropriate to administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications, and also to combine with regional treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections, which are quite effective. If the child experiences severe throat pain, it is recommended to give some painkillers based on the situation. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method according to the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. During this period, make sure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.