Question
A one-month-old baby boy is experiencing a sore throat, accompanied by coughing and a slight fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis and sore throat be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to give to the child to alleviate inflammatory symptoms. In addition, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt cleaning or internal medication injections can be considered, and painkillers may be used as needed, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. At the same time, if there is a fever, physical cooling methods can be used, and immediate medical attention should be sought when the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C. The aforementioned methods are common treatments. If pediatric tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery early on. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, a light diet, and plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.