Question
Dear parents, my baby girl is just 2 months old and started to feel a sore throat when she began to talk. I noticed that she has a bit of difficulty swallowing, and she seems to have a persistent low fever. What is the best way to treat painful tonsillitis in children?
Answer
The first step in treating pediatric tonsillitis is for parents to give their child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, regional use of medication sprays or laser therapy can be considered. If the child’s sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate the condition. If there is a fever, choose a method to lower the temperature based on the body temperature; physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, and antipyretic medication can be taken orally if it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrence, and if similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, attention should also be paid to giving the child a reasonable diet and sleep habits to help the disease recover as soon as possible.