Question
My son is 1 year old. Initially, he said he had a sore throat, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also had a slight fever and seemed lackluster. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, the first step is to use symptomatic antibiotic medications, and can also be supplemented with some regional treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil injections, etc., which are also effective. Painkillers can also be given based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be administered. If a child has recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.