Question
Baby boy, 3 months old, with a sore throat, severe cough, and low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice is the use of antibiotic medications. The choice of medication can be based on bacterial culture to select sensitive drugs, and regional treatments such as tonsil washing or internal injection of medication can also be performed. It is recommended to provide pain relief according to the situation, and timely fever reduction if there is a fever. If the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. Tonsillitis is prone to recurrence. After controlling the inflammation, consider surgery, while also paying attention to reasonable diet and rest to aid recovery.