Question
Dear parents, my baby girl is only 2 months old. She has just started to have a sore throat, and it seems more severe with coughing. She also has a slight fever and seems less energetic. How should we treat a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the primary methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis in clinical settings. Parents can select symptomatic treatment, which may include local irrigation or spraying, or even injecting symptomatic medications into the tonsils. The efficacy is generally good. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, as they can help alleviate pain. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be given. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage the child to engage in moderate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.