Question
Baby boy, just over 1 month old, with a sore throat and mild cough, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis with low-grade fever be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are the main methods of clinical treatment for pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose the appropriate treatment based on the symptoms and can also combine local treatment methods, such as tonsil washing and regional drug injections. For a sore throat, painkillers can be administered; if there is a fever, cooling measures can be taken based on body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If there are multiple acute severe conditions or complications have already occurred, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. At the same time, pay attention to arranging the child’s appropriate diet and rest habits to help them recover sooner.