Question
Dear Baby, she’s only 5 months old and has started to feel throat pain, severe coughing, and a slight fever. How should we treat a child’s tonsillitis, which is quite painful?
Answer
The main treatment for pediatric tonsillitis is antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications, along with regional treatments such as tonsil cleaning, injection therapy, or laser treatment. If there is throat pain, painkillers can be given in appropriate amounts. For fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature. In addition to medication, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, consider surgical treatment. Parents should keep the child warm regularly to prevent colds from triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.