Question
A two-month-old male baby is showing symptoms of a sore throat and mild cough, along with a persistent fever that does not seem to go down. How can pediatric tonsillitis be effectively treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, it is recommended to use antibiotics for symptomatic treatment in children, which is usually quite effective. At the same time, regional treatment methods can be combined, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications, which are also good treatment options. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. For the fever situation, choose the method of cooling down based on the temperature level; if the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, consider using physical cooling methods; if the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. These are all relatively common treatment methods. However, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment early on. During the treatment period, it is important to do a good job of keeping warm and avoiding exacerbation of symptoms.