Question
My child is a 1-year-old boy. Initially, he had a bit of pain in his throat, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also has a slight fever and doesn’t seem very energetic. How should we treat a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis and sore throat, we can administer some antibiotics to the child, which is quite effective. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the child’s sore throat is severe, some painkillers can also be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down can be chosen based on the body temperature; if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; if it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretic medication can be taken. In addition to the above medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, pay attention to eating light foods and mainly liquid meals.