Question
Dear Baby, she is just 9 months old and has just started to complain of a sore throat. I’ve noticed that her coughing seems more severe, and she seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. Please ask: How to treat a very painful tonsillitis in infants and toddlers?
Answer
If a child develops tonsillitis, first-line treatment can include symptomatic antibiotic medications for systemic therapy, and regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, such as pus pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. In cases of throat pain, painkillers can be administered to the child, and antipyretics should be applied promptly if the child continues to have a fever. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to avoid repeated episodes. During treatment, it’s also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.