Question
Dear reader, my baby girl is just 5 months old. Initially, she had a bit of pain in her throat, and I noticed her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke. She also had a fever and seemed lackluster. How should I treat my child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
For treatment, it is first recommended to provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Regional treatments can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar drug injections. In cases of throat pain, painkillers can be given to the child. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of fever-reducing medication is necessary. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is also advisable to consider surgical treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.