Question
A baby boy, just over 5 months old, started feeling pain when swallowing and drinking water. He has noticed a severe cough and is also running a low fever. How should one effectively treat the discomfort of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally, if it’s a case of pediatric tonsillitis, it’s effective to administer some symptomatic antibiotics to the child. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intramuscular injections. For children with pronounced sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be used. If there’s a fever, choose a cooling method ( cooling method) based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. In cases of recurrent acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after two weeks of acute inflammation subsiding. During this period, ensure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.