Question
My son is 1 year old. Recently, he has been experiencing symptoms such as sore throat and cough with a low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated for the best results?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be considered, along with regional treatments such as tonsil washing, medication injections, or laser therapy. If the child’s throat pain is severe, analgesics can be used as needed; if there is a persistent fever, timely consideration of antipyretic medication should be given. Tonsillitis tends to recur easily, and if necessary, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to keeping warm and avoiding exacerbation of symptoms due to colds.