Question
An 8-month-old male infant reported a sore throat, accompanied by a slight cough and persistent low-grade fever. How should tonsillitis with high fever in infants be treated?
Answer
The common treatment for tonsillitis is antibiotic therapy, which can be chosen as appropriate. In addition to systemic treatment, regional therapies can be selected to enhance the efficacy, including tonsil crypt irrigation or direct drug injection. For throat pain, analgesics can be used. When infants exhibit fever symptoms, antipyretic medications should be administered, and if the condition is severe, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If the medication is not effective and recurrent episodes occur, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is suggested to allow the infant to engage in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.