Question
My son, just over 7 months old, has a sore throat, hoarse voice, and a low-grade fever. How should I treat his tonsillitis?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, parents can first give the child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. In severe cases, consider regional treatment options such as tonsil crypt irrigation or drug injection. When the throat is extremely painful, painkillers can be administered, and physical cooling can be performed. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the inflammation recurs frequently, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, precautions should be taken to keep warm and avoid exacerbating the symptoms.