Question
My child is a 1-year-old boy. He just started saying he has a sore throat, and I noticed that his coughing seems more severe, and he’s also a bit feverish. How should I treat his sore throat due to tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used, and the choice of sensitive drugs can be based on bacterial culture. The effect is good. While undergoing systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil. For children with obvious symptoms of throat pain, analgesic medications can be used. If the child has a slight fever, then appropriate antipyretics should be administered. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate symptoms.