Question
Baby girl, only 2 months old, has recently started feeling a sore throat, with difficulty swallowing, and currently has a persistent high fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and low fever be treated?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, with both systemic medication and regional treatments such as tonsil washing or regional drug injections. When a child experiences throat pain, painkillers can be administered; for persistent fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is recommended. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be considered. If there are repeated acute severe conditions or complications, it is suggested to perform tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. In addition, parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent the tonsillitis from recurring due to colds.