Question
Baby girl, just 4 months old, has recently been complaining of throat pain, with a severe cough and persistent low fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice is antibiotics. Medications can be selected based on bacterial culture to find sensitive drugs, and regional treatments can also be considered to enhance effectiveness, such as pus pocket lavage, direct drug injection, etc. If the child’s throat pain is severe, it is recommended to administer pain relievers to alleviate symptoms. If there is a persistent fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention. If the child frequently has episodes, surgery may be considered after treatment. It is also important to pay attention to providing light meals and increasing nutritional supplementation to help the child recover sooner.