Question

Dear parents, my son is just over 6 months old. He has started to experience a bit of pain in his throat, and it seems his coughing has become more severe. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. How should we treat the discomfort caused by infant and toddler tonsillitis?

Answer

Antibiotic medications are one of the commonly used methods for treating infant and toddler tonsillitis. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment options can be chosen to enhance efficacy, such as pus pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the main symptom is throat pain, consider giving the child some painkillers. If the child has a fever, appropriate fever reduction measures should be taken. If the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. In addition to medication treatment, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, surgical treatment can also be considered. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.