Question
For a four-month-old male infant with symptoms of tonsillitis accompanied by throat pain, mild cough, and low fever, how should treatment be conducted to achieve the best results?
Answer
In treating pediatric tonsillitis, clinical practice primarily involves the use of antibiotic medications, selecting sensitive drugs based on the results of bacterial culture, which show significant effectiveness. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. For throat pain, analgesics can be administered; for persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used, or immediate medical attention should be sought. For recurrent acute severe cases or those with complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to keeping warm and avoiding catching a cold to worsen symptoms.