Question
A baby boy, just over a month old, is showing symptoms of throat pain, hoarseness, fever, and a lack of energy. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injections, and laser therapy. Appropriate painkillers should be administered according to the child’s condition, especially when experiencing severe throat pain, which can help alleviate the discomfort. Use fever-reducing medication promptly during persistent fever; physical cooling methods can be considered when the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius. If there are recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. Parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm to avoid catching a cold and triggering another episode of tonsillitis.