Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 8 months old. He started saying he was having trouble swallowing, and I noticed he has a slight cough and seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medication can be given for the symptoms, and regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy of the treatment. Regional treatment methods include tonsil crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child also has a fever, fever-reducing medication can be taken, but if the fever persists, it is imperative to seek medical attention promptly. If the medication treatment is ineffective and there are recurrent episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light foods, and to pay attention to getting enough rest to avoid fatigue.