Question
Dear Baby, she’s just 5 months old. At first, she said her throat was sore, and I noticed she had a slight cough. It seems like she’s been running a low fever all along. How should infant tonsillitis pain be treated?
Answer
To treat infant tonsillitis, parents can first give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatments such as tonsil lavage and direct tonsil injections can be chosen to enhance efficacy. Painkillers can also be given based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should administer fever-reducing drugs or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents may consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is important to ensure that the child gets enough rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.