Question

A one-month-old baby girl has started experiencing throat pain, discomfort when drinking water, difficulty swallowing, and some fever. Her mood is also poor. How should tonsillitis in infants be treated?

Answer

Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately used, along with regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injections, or laser therapy. If the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be considered. If there is a fever, the decision to use antipyretics should be based on the temperature. Immediate medical attention should be sought if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, surgery may be necessary. In addition, a light diet should be maintained, and mainly liquid foods should be consumed during treatment.