Question
Dear Sir, my son is just over 6 months old. Initially, he complained of a sore throat, and it seems he has difficulty swallowing. He also has a low-grade fever. How should one treat the discomfort caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
To effectively treat pediatric tonsillitis, one can choose some medications with anti-inflammatory properties under a doctor’s guidance, and also opt for regional treatments to enhance the effect, such as tonsil fossa irrigation and direct tonsil injections. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered in moderation. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is mainly important to ensure warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms with a cold.