Question
Dear Sir, my son is just over 2 months old. He has just started to feel pain when swallowing and drinking water, and it seems like he has difficulty swallowing. Moreover, it seems like he has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should one treat an infant or toddler’s tonsillitis for the best effect?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given, and regional treatments such as rinsing can also be performed to consolidate the efficacy of the treatment. If the throat pain is severe, appropriate painkillers can be administered. If the child has a fever, then fever-reducing measures should be taken accordingly. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. 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 also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.