Question
Baby girl, 8 months old, has recently started to experience throat pain when talking, accompanied by coughing and slight fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with tonsillitis, it is advisable to first use symptomatic antibiotics, along with systemic treatment. Regional treatments can also be considered to enhance efficacy, such as pus pocket irrigation or direct drug injection into the tonsils. When throat pain is pronounced, painkillers can be administered; if fever persists, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. Tonsillitis tends to recur easily, and after controlling the inflammation, surgery can be considered. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment early, and be aware of relevant preventive and health care measures.