Question
Dear Sir, my son is just over 7 months old. He’s just started to feel pain when swallowing and even drinking water. I’ve noticed that he has a bit of difficulty swallowing, and he’s been running a slight fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis with red, swollen tonsils?
Answer
There are various treatment options for pediatric tonsillitis. Firstly, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medications to relieve symptoms. At the same time, regional treatment methods can be used, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injecting medication into the tonsils. For children with severe throat pain, painkillers can be used to alleviate discomfort. If the child has a fever, it should be appropriately reduced. If the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought promptly. For recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment can be considered. Also, it’s important to ensure that the child maintains a reasonable diet and sleep habits to help the disease recover sooner.