Question
Dear reader, my son is just over 1 month old. He recently started complaining of pain when swallowing and it seems he has difficulty with swallowing. Additionally, he has a slight fever and seems lackluster. How should infants with swollen tonsils be treated?
Answer
The treatment method depends on the child’s symptoms. Firstly, you can administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s condition. If regional treatment is recommended, laser therapy or medication irrigation may be options. If the child experiences severe throat pain, some painkillers can be given. If the child continues to have a fever, timely administration of antipyretic medication is advisable. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If there are recurrent episodes of inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. Meanwhile, during the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to help him recover as soon as possible.