Question
My 9-month-old daughter has a sore throat while speaking, severe coughing, and a low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated for optimal effectiveness?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose the appropriate antibiotic or anti-inflammatory medication under a doctor’s guidance to relieve the inflammatory symptoms. Regional treatments can consider laser therapy or medication irrigation. For those with pronounced throat pain, analgesics can be used, and physical cooling (cooling) can be applied if there is a low-grade fever. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If there are multiple acute severe symptoms or complications have already occurred, it is suggested to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent colds from triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.