Question
Dear doctor, my daughter is only 8 months old. Initially, she said her throat was sore, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, it seems like she has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should a child with a sore throat caused by tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
To treat pediatric tonsillitis, parents can first give the child some anti-inflammatory drugs. For regional treatment, laser therapy or medication irrigation is recommended. If there is severe throat pain, appropriate painkillers can be administered. If the child has a fever as well, it should be appropriately reduced. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought immediately. For repeated acute severe episodes or those with complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent recurrence of tonsillitis due to catching a cold or flu.