Question
My son is 1 year old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also has a low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis with low fever be treated?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, as well as regional irrigation or spraying. Symptomatic medications can also be injected into the tonsils, which are effective. If the throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be administered. When the child has fever symptoms, antipyretic medications can be taken. In severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. For children with recurrent acute and severe cases, or those with complications, it is suggested to consider tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides in two weeks. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, maintain a light diet, get sufficient rest, and avoid fatigue.