Question
A baby boy, just over 7 months old, is experiencing a sore throat, severe cough, and low fever for the first time. How should pediatric tonsillitis with low fever be treated?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injections can be performed. Depending on the child’s condition, some painkillers can be administered to alleviate severe throat pain. If the child has a fever, oral antipyretics can be given. If symptoms do not subside, it is imperative to seek medical attention. If a child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. Parents should pay attention to this disease and take their children for treatment as soon as possible, while also paying attention to relevant preventive and health care measures in their daily lives.