Question
My son is 5 months old. He just started saying that he feels pain when swallowing. I noticed that when he talks, his voice is a bit hoarse, and he also has a bit of a fever and seems less energetic. How should we treat his tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
The treatment methods mainly include the following. First, according to the child’s symptoms, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered, or regional medication can be used, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injection of medication. In addition, painkillers can be appropriately used based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe to alleviate the pain. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, some fever-reducing drugs can be taken. In addition to medication treatment, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment can be considered. Moreover, during the treatment period, pay attention to a light diet and mainly consume liquid foods.