Question
Dear Parent, My daughter is just 3 months old and has just started experiencing pain when drinking water, making swallowing difficult. She seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated for optimal effectiveness?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are the commonly used method for treating pediatric tonsillitis and can be chosen according to the child’s needs. For regional treatment, it is recommended to opt for laser therapy or drug irrigation. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can also be administered. If there is an accompanying low-grade fever, physical temperature reduction measures can be taken. When the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to the above methods, surgery is also a viable treatment option for children with recurrent episodes. During the treatment period, it is also necessary to provide a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in an early recovery.