Question
Dear parents, our baby girl is only 2 months old. Recently, she has started to feel a sore throat, accompanied by a slight cough, and she has a persistent low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
To effectively treat tonsillitis, one can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance and undergo regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, drug injections, and laser therapy. At the same time, painkillers should be used appropriately according to the child’s condition, especially when the throat is extremely painful, which can help alleviate the pain. If there is a fever, cooling measures should be taken based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, and antipyretic medication can be taken orally if it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child frequently experiences this condition, after the illness stabilizes, consider surgical treatment to prevent recurrence. Additionally, maintain a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods during treatment.