Question
My son is 1 year old. He started saying that he hurt when swallowing and found that he had difficulty swallowing. He also has a slight fever and seems lackluster. How should we treat infant and toddler tonsillitis?
Answer
For a better treatment of infant and toddler tonsillitis, it is recommended to choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsil medication injections, laser therapy, and so on. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. Some children may also have a fever; in such cases, oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is essential to seek medical attention. In cases of recurrent acute severe episodes or complications, it is suggested to perform tonsillectomy after two weeks of acute inflammation subsiding. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.