Question
Baby girl, 8 months old, has recently started complaining of a sore throat and noticed more severe coughing. She also seems to have a persistent low-grade fever. Inquiry: How should pediatric tonsillitis and sore throat be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, select anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance, and consider regional drug sprays or laser therapy. If the child has a sore throat, painkillers can be administered as well. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the medication is ineffective or there are recurrent episodes, surgical treatment is recommended. Also, during treatment, it’s important to ensure a light diet and nutritional supplementation to help the child recover quickly.