Question
A five-month-old girl is initially experiencing throat pain while speaking, with a hoarse voice, and currently has a persistent high fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis and pharyngitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, appropriate anti-inflammatory medications can be administered based on the symptoms, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections. If the child has throat pain, painkillers can be considered. When dealing with 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. In addition to medication, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the doctor’s recommendation. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits for the child to aid in early recovery from the disease.