Question
My son is 2 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat while speaking, and I noticed that his coughing seems more severe. Moreover, he’s been slightly feverish. How should we treat infant tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately administered, as well as regional irrigation or spray medications. Injections of symptomatic drugs can also be given within the tonsils. The efficacy is quite good. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with physical cooling methods, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there are similar conditions, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.