Question
Baby girl, just 1 month old, started feeling pain when swallowing water, noticed difficulty in swallowing, and also seems to have a persistent low fever. How should an infant with red swelling from tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under a doctor’s guidance for their child, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. For localized treatment, laser therapy or medication irrigation is suggested. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers may be appropriately administered. If there is a fever, select a cooling method based on body temperature; temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be managed with physical cooling techniques. while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently develops tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.