Question
Dear Baby, she is just 5 months old. Initially, she felt a sore throat when talking and found it a bit difficult to swallow. She has been a bit feverish. How can we effectively treat her tonsillitis, which is quite painful?
Answer
You can appropriately administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications, or use regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar drug injections. You can also give the child some painkillers if there is a sore throat. Additionally, if there is a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the fever is high, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm and protected from catching a cold to prevent a recurrence of tonsillitis.