Question
Dear parents, my daughter is just 9 months old and has just started to feel a sore throat when she speaks. She also has a mild cough and seems to have a persistent low fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated effectively?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are currently the main methods and drugs used in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to the symptoms, or perform regional irrigation or spraying, and can also inject symptomatic medication into the tonsils. The efficacy is quite good. If the child has severe sore throat symptoms, it is recommended to use some painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child still has a fever, it may be appropriate to take some antipyretics. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If the child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.