Question
My son is just over 4 months old. Initially, he complained of a sore throat, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during speech. He also had a low-grade fever. How should we treat the unbearable suffering of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used, and the choice of medication can be based on the sensitivity test results of the bacteria, which is effective. Regional medication can also be taken, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injection of medication. Painkillers can also be given according to the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If there is a low-grade fever, physical cooling can be applied. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrence. If there are similar conditions, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is also important to give children a light diet and strengthen nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.