Question
Dear Sir, my son is just over 1 month old. He started to feel a sore throat while speaking, accompanied by a slight cough, and has had a bit of a fever all along. How should we treat his pediatric tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. At the same time, some regional treatments can be carried out, such as rinsing or direct medication, to consolidate the therapeutic effect. If the child’s sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve the symptoms. Some children may also have a fever, in which case you can give the child some oral antipyretics. If the fever cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. If there are recurrent episodes of inflammation, consider surgical treatment. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.