Question
A one-month-old female infant is experiencing sore throat, hoarseness, and persistent high fever, suspected to be tonsillitis. How should treatment be conducted?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, it is generally recommended to use antibiotics for symptomatic treatment, which is effective. In addition, regional treatment measures can be taken, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or drug injection. If the infant has a sore throat, painkillers can be administered; if there is persistent fever, timely use of antipyretics is necessary. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is advisable to arrange for a light diet for the infant and to enhance nutritional supplementation to promote recovery.