Question
My son is just over 2 months old. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during speech. He also has a low-grade fever. How should I treat an infant’s swollen tonsils due to pharyngitis?
Answer
You can appropriately administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs. Additionally, you can provide regional drug sprays or laser therapy. You can also give the child some painkillers based on their condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If there is also a fever, you can take some fever reducers. In case of high fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently has inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, pay attention to giving the child more nutrition; the diet should be light and easy to digest. Also, make sure they get plenty of rest and avoid fatigue.