Question
Dear reader, my son is just over 8 months old. Initially, he complained of pain when swallowing, and I noticed his voice was a bit hoarse during speech. He also had a low-grade fever. How should a tonsillitis in a crying baby be treated?
Answer
In treating such conditions, it is advisable to give the child symptomatic antibiotic medications. Regional rinsing or spraying can also be considered, and symptomatic medications can be injected into the tonsils. The efficacy of these treatments is generally good. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child also has a fever, appropriate fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently develops tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, and the diet should be light. It is also important to ensure that the child gets enough rest and avoids fatigue.