Question
My son is 1 year old. He recently started saying that his throat hurts, and I noticed that he seems to have difficulty swallowing. Additionally, it seems like he’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat my child’s sore throat due to tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intralesional injection, etc. If the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve symptoms. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. These are all relatively common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also important to ensure that the child gets enough rest and avoids fatigue.