Question
Dear Sir, my son is just over 3 months old. He has recently started to complain of a sore throat while talking, accompanied by a slight cough. It seems he has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. What should be done to treat his tonsillitis-induced sore throat?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is appropriate to provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, and at the same time, some regional treatments can be carried out, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, to consolidate the efficacy. If the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be administered accordingly. Additionally, if there is a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. If there is a high fever or multiple acute severe attacks, or if there are complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after two weeks of acute inflammation subsiding. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help promote an early recovery.