What to do if your baby has a sore throat

There are many children in our daily life who are patients with tonsillitis. This is because children are more active and their body temperatures are usually higher. They may be more likely to catch a cold and have a fever due to wind and sun exposure. Once they get angry or inflamed, their throat will become inflamed. Children with inflamed throats have other factors besides imperfect immune function.

Why are tonsils prone to inflammation?

The baby's immune function is not yet perfect, and the immune system usually matures around the age of 12.

Tonsils are the gateway to the respiratory tract, and bacteria and viruses from the mouth and nose are the first to invade them. The pathogens of tonsillitis are hidden deep and easily form lesions. The treatment effect is not direct, and the lesions often cannot be completely eliminated, leaving hidden dangers.

Tonsils are a place where dirt and filth accumulate, and they are prone to repeated infections once lesions form.

When the body's resistance is reduced, catching a cold, being tired, etc., may cause tonsillitis. Frequent attacks may cause systemic diseases such as rheumatic fever, acute nephritis, myocarditis, arthritis, etc., with more serious consequences.

What are the dangers of long-term tonsil hypertrophy?

Damage to the ears: Enlarged tonsils may cause obstruction of the pharyngeal opening of the Eustachian tube, leading to otitis media, hearing loss, tinnitus, and stuffy ears.

Damage to the nose: Enlarged tonsils are often complicated by rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal congestion, runny nose, mouth breathing, drooling, occlusive nasal voice when speaking, snoring during sleep, etc.

Trachea damage: It can easily cause tracheitis and bronchitis, so patients may experience throat discomfort, voice changes, coughing, spitting, and asthma.

"Blocked" airway: Enlarged tonsils lead to pharyngeal narrowing, long-term mouth breathing, snoring during sleep, lack of oxygen, affecting the development of children's facial bones, mental depression, poor concentration, irritability and other systemic problems.

Nursing advice for acute tonsillitis

It is recommended to get adequate rest, strengthen nutrition, clear bowel movements, and try to eat light and easily digestible food.

For topical use, sprays, mouthwashes, and lozenges.

If you have a fever, drink plenty of water.

Treatment recommendations for chronic tonsillitis

Since tonsils have immune functions, conservative treatment is generally adopted at present, and surgical treatment is only used for tonsillitis that has become irreversible. Surgical treatment can be performed at any time of the year, but it is recommended to choose a comfortable season that is neither too cold nor too hot for easy care. Generally, babies over 3 years old are suitable for surgery.