Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 5 months old. He has just started to feel pain when swallowing and drinking water, and I noticed that he has difficulty in swallowing. Additionally, he has been a bit feverish. How should I treat my child’s swollen tonsils due to tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child exhibits symptoms of tonsillitis with swelling, antibiotic medication can be considered as a first-line treatment, along with regional therapies such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections. For severe throat pain, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate symptoms. If the child has a mild fever, appropriate fever reduction measures can be taken. However, if the body temperature rises above 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought immediately. If the child experiences recurrent episodes of tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment promptly. After the condition improves, it is suggested to engage in moderate exercise to enhance the child’s immunity and prevent future recurrences.