Question
Dear Baby, just 1 month old, just started saying she has a sore throat, noticed that she has a more severe cough, and also has a low-grade fever. How should one treat the discomfort caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
The first step in treatment is to provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms, while also considering some regional treatments, such as gargling or regional application of medication, which can enhance the effectiveness of treatment. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken orally. These are all relatively common treatment methods. However, if the tonsillitis recurs frequently in the child, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. During the treatment period, pay attention to a light diet, focusing on liquid foods.