Question
My son is 5 months old, and he has a sore throat accompanied by coughing and a low fever. How should I treat his pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
It is advisable for parents to choose suitable antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to administer to the child, which can alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and injection of medications can also be considered. If the throat pain is severe, painkillers can be chosen to relieve symptoms. If there is a fever, appropriate methods of cooling (temperature reduction) should be selected based on the body temperature. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery. During treatment, attention should be paid to dietary hygiene and adequate rest.