Question
The boy is already 1 year old. Initially, he complained of a sore throat and it was noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also had a slight fever and seemed listless. How should a child’s crying due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
For treatment, first, provide symptomatic medications based on the child’s symptoms, or consider regional rinsing or spraying, and injecting symptomatic medication into the tonsils can also be effective. If the child has a particularly sore throat, some painkillers may be administered. For children with fever symptoms, antipyretic medications can be taken. In severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are repeated acute severe episodes or complications have already occurred, it is suggested to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm in daily life to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.