Question
Dear Baby, she’s just 5 months old. Initially, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and it seems her coughing is quite severe as well. She also has a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
Parents are advised to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for their child, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the child’s throat pain is significant, painkillers can be administered. If the child keeps running a fever, parents should give fever-reducing medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. Parents should also ensure their child stays warm and avoid catching a cold to prevent recurrent tonsillitis.