Question
A 7-month-old boy experiences pain when swallowing water, difficulty in swallowing, and a persistent low fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis and sore throat be treated?
Answer
Current treatment methods for tonsillitis often include the use of antibiotics, along with regional treatments such as tonsil irrigation or injection medications. If there is throat pain, consider giving a moderate amount of pain medication. If fever is present, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If symptoms do not improve, it is essential to seek medical attention. If the condition recurs frequently, surgery may be considered after treatment to prevent recurrence. It is also important to provide a light diet and increase nutritional supplementation to aid in a quick recovery.