Question
Dear parents, my son is just over 4 months old. He’s just started to feel a bit of pain in his throat, and when he talks, his voice sounds a little hoarse. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. How should I treat the discomfort caused by my child’s tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it’s first advisable to use symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, you can consider regional drug sprays or laser therapy, and also provide painkillers based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the discomfort. If the child also has a fever, you can consider giving some fever-reducing medication. However, if the fever persists, it is imperative to seek medical attention promptly. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good hygiene in food and ensure adequate rest time.