Question
Dear Baby, she’s only 4 months old, and she just started saying that drinking water feels painful. I noticed that she has a slight cough and seems to have a low fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis pain?
Answer
To effectively treat tonsillitis, it is recommended to choose some anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance and select regional treatments to enhance efficacy at the same time as systemic treatment. Methods include tonsil pocket irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsil, etc. If the child’s sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is suggested to use painkillers to relieve symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretics is necessary. If the fever does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently has recurrent inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest time.