Question
Dear parents, my daughter is only 2 months old. She started to feel a sore throat when she began to speak, and she has been experiencing severe coughing, a bit of fever, and seems listless. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
It is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer some anti-inflammatory medication to the child. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatments can be chosen to enhance efficacy, including pus pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. Pain relief medication can also be given to the child for sore throat. Some children may also have fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be administered. If symptoms cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention. If a child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to undergo surgery as soon as possible. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this condition and take their child for treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it is important to pay attention to relevant prevention and health care work in daily life.