Question
A male infant, just over 6 months old, experiences pain when swallowing water or speaking, accompanied by coughing and low-grade fever. How should children with tonsillitis be effectively treated?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for pediatric tonsillitis is antibiotics, selecting sensitive drugs based on bacterial culture, and regional treatments such as irrigation and injection medications can also be considered. For throat pain, analgesics can be administered in appropriate doses to relieve discomfort. During fever, it is important to control body temperature promptly; if the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there are recurrent inflammatory attacks, surgical treatment can be considered. Parents should pay attention to keeping warm and preventing colds to avoid a recurrence of tonsillitis.