Question
Dear parents, my daughter is just one month old. She has just started to complain of a sore throat. I’ve noticed that she’s been coughing quite severely, and she also has a bit of a fever and seems less energetic. How should I treat my child if she has a sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s a case of pediatric tonsillitis, it’s effective to give the child some antibiotics as treatment. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. In necessary cases, such as when the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, some painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretics promptly. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. These methods are currently commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a viable option for children with recurrent attacks. Finally, I hope parents can pay attention to this disease and take their children to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Also, be sure to pay attention to related preventive and health care work in daily life.