Question
A six-month-old girl infant is experiencing symptoms of swallowing pain, severe coughing, and persistent fever, suspected to be tonsillitis. How should pediatric tonsillitis and fever be treated?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment is typically recommended to treat the symptoms, which is usually effective in most cases. If the condition is more severe, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or drug injections may be considered. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be used to relieve discomfort. Some children may have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If symptoms do not subside, immediate medical attention should be sought. The aforementioned methods are commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis. For children who have recurrent episodes, surgical treatment is also an option. During treatment, it is important to maintain a light diet, focusing on liquid foods.