Question
My son is just over 4 months old. Initially, he said it hurt to swallow, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe. He’s also had a slight fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
For treatment, it’s first recommended to provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Regional medication can also be used, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, consider giving painkillers. If the child has a fever, consider antipyretic treatment. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery early on. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid exacerbating symptoms due to catching a cold.