Question
A baby boy, just over 5 months old, is experiencing a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and a low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, along with some regional treatment measures such as tonsil washing and injection medications. For children with significant throat pain, painkillers can be used. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be applied, and oral fever-reducing medication can be taken if above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment early on. At the same time, attention should be paid to providing the child with a reasonable diet and sleep habits, which will help in the recovery from the disease.