Question
A baby boy, just over 6 months old, is complaining of a sore throat, severe cough, and a slight fever. How should one handle the child’s tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, one can consider administering antibiotics to the child, as well as performing local irrigation or spraying, or even injecting symptomatic medication. If the child experiences severe throat pain, some painkillers can be considered. If the child has a fever, it should be promptly reduced. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications are present, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest time.