Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over a month old and has recently started to experience a sore throat when speaking. I’ve noticed that he’s been coughing quite severely, and now he has a persistent high fever. How should we diagnose and treat sore throat in young children with tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is first advisable to use antibiotic medications tailored to the symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intra-tonsil drug injections can also be performed. If the child has throat pain, analgesics can be administered as appropriate. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given. If the symptoms do not subside, it is essential to seek medical attention. In addition to common treatment methods, surgery can also be an option for children with recurrent episodes. Lastly, parents are advised to take this condition seriously, seek medical treatment for their child as soon as possible, and pay attention to related preventive and health care measures in their daily lives.