Question
A baby girl, just 2 months old, initially felt pain when swallowing water, and found it difficult to swallow. She also had a persistent low-grade fever that didn’t go away. How should tonsillitis-related throat pain be treated in children?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medication can be administered, and regional treatment methods can be combined, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. If the child has throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling (cooling down) should be chosen based on the body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, and oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Surgery is also a feasible treatment option, suitable for children with recurrent episodes. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their child as early as possible, and also pay attention to preventive and health care measures in daily life.