Question
My daughter is 2 years old. She recently started saying that swallowing is painful, and I noticed her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks. Additionally, she seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should an infant suffering from tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, regional irrigation or spraying, or injecting symptomatic drugs into the tonsils. The efficacy of these treatments is generally good. If the child experiences severe throat pain, it is recommended to use some painkillers to alleviate symptoms. Additionally, if there is a fever, some antipyretics can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.