Question
Dear Baby, she is only 8 months old and has recently been experiencing a sore throat, severe cough, and persistent high fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis can be treated with antibiotics, along with local treatments such as irrigation, drug injections, and laser therapy. Painkillers can be given to relieve throat pain, and oral fever-reducing medication can be taken to lower body temperature. If symptoms do not subside, medical attention is required, and in severe cases, tonsillectomy may be considered. During treatment, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold.