Question
Dear Sir, my son is just over 3 months old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and it seems his coughing has become more severe. Moreover, he now has a persistent high fever. Please ask: How should one treat a child’s crying due to tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose treatments according to symptoms, and regional treatment can also be performed in addition to systemic medication, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If a child primarily experiences throat pain, parents are advised to consider giving painkillers for relief. If the child also has a fever, it should be treated accordingly. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. If a child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to seek surgery as soon as possible. Lastly, parents are urged to take this disease seriously and seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, while also paying attention to preventive and health care measures in daily life.