Question
My son is 1 year old. He recently started saying that it hurts when he swallows, and I noticed he has a slight cough and seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What should I do to treat his tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
For treatment, you can first provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. For regional treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or medication irrigation. If the child has severe throat pain, it is suggested to administer painkillers as needed. For the fever, choose a method of cooling based on the body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. During treatment, make sure to give the child adequate nutrition, and the diet should be light. Also, ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.