Question
The baby boy, just over 9 months old, initially felt a sore throat when talking, noticed that his cough seemed more severe, and was accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should infant and young child tonsillitis sore throat be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, antibiotic medications can be used for symptomatic treatment first, or regional applications of medication, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections. If the child has a sore throat, appropriate painkillers can be administered. For children with persistent fever, timely use of antipyretic medications is recommended. When the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling measures can be taken. In addition to the above medication treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, surgical treatment can also be considered. During the treatment period, pay attention to providing light and easy-to-digest liquid food.