Question
A 8-month-old infant has started to experience throat pain when speaking, accompanied by slight coughing and low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. For throat pain, analgesics can be given, and if there is a fever, antipyretics can be used as appropriate. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to medication, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.