Question
Dear Baby, she’s just 5 months old. Initially, she had a bit of sore throat, and I noticed she had a slight cough along with it, and she also had a low-grade fever. How should I treat her for tonsillitis?
Answer
Firstly, for treating pediatric tonsillitis, parents can give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. While undergoing systemic treatment, regional therapy can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, which includes hidden crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the illness is controlled to avoid recurrence. After the condition improves, it is recommended to have the child engage in moderate exercise to improve immunity and prevent recurrence.