Question
Dear Sir, my son is just over 6 months old. Initially, he had a slight pain in his throat, accompanied by a mild cough. It seems like he has a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat his tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s tonsillitis in children, it can be effectively treated with antibiotics. Along with systemic treatment, local therapy can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as pus pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be administered. If there’s a slight fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken appropriately. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgery can be considered after the condition is controlled to avoid recurrence. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm to prevent colds from triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.