Question
Baby girl, 1 month old, with reported throat pain, slight cough, and low fever. How should tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils be treated?
Answer
Currently, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily involves antibiotics, selecting sensitive medications based on the causative pathogen. Regional treatments may include laser therapy or rinsing with solutions, as well as the administration of painkillers to relieve severe throat pain. If there is a fever, cooling methods can be chosen based on body temperature. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the medication is ineffective, surgical treatment may be considered. At the same time, it is important to provide light meals and increase nutritional supplementation to promote a quick recovery.