Question
Dear Sir, my son is just over 8 months old. Initially, he complained of pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he’s been a bit feverish. Please ask: When a child’s tonsils are inflamed and painful, how should it be treated for the best effect?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s pediatric tonsillitis, it can be effectively treated by administering some antibiotics to the child. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intralesional injection. If the pain in the throat is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, oral antipyretics can be taken. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help them recover as soon as possible.