Question
Dear parents, my daughter is only 9 months old. Initially, she had a bit of sore throat, and it seems her coughing has become more severe. She also has a slight fever and seems less energetic. How should I treat my child’s painful tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are the primary methods and drugs used in clinical treatment for pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose symptomatic treatments, including regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intralesional injections, in addition to systemic medication. You can also provide painkillers based on your child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child has a slight fever, you should consider antipyretic treatment. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Finally, parents should pay attention to this disease, bring their children to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.