Question
The baby girl is only 8 months old and has recently developed a sore throat, hoarseness, and low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be used first, along with regional treatments such as cleaning the crypts, injecting medication, or laser therapy. For severe throat pain, painkillers are recommended; if there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken if the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child frequently has recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be an option. In addition, parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm and avoid catching a cold to prevent the tonsils from becoming inflamed again.