Question
A three-month-old male infant is experiencing sore throat, mild cough, fever, and lack of energy, suspected to be tonsillitis. How should one treat the pain of infant and toddler tonsillitis?
Answer
For the treatment of infant and toddler tonsillitis, it is recommended to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under a doctor’s guidance. These medications can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, regional therapy can also be considered to enhance efficacy, such as pus cavity irrigation or direct tonsil injection with medication. If the infant’s sore throat is severe, painkillers can be administered in appropriate amounts. When fever persists, timely use of fever-reducing medication should be employed; if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. If the child frequently experiences such situations, after controlling the condition, surgical treatment can be considered to avoid recurrent episodes.