Question
A baby boy, just over 8 months old, has started feeling a sore throat, speaking in a hoarse voice, and has had a slight fever. How should one effectively treat a child’s swollen tonsils due to tonsillitis?
Answer
When treating pediatric tonsillitis, parents can administer anti-inflammatory medications to the child and also perform localized treatments such as gargling or direct application of medication to reinforce the treatment effect. For children with obvious sore throat, painkillers can be used. If the child continues to have a fever, consider giving oral fever-reducing medication. If inflammation recurs frequently, consult a doctor to consider surgical treatment, and maintain appropriate hygiene habits and sufficient rest during the treatment period.