Question
A 9-month-old boy is experiencing throat pain, mild cough, fever, and lack of energy. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis may include symptomatic antibiotic therapy, regional treatments such as tonsillectomy or direct drug injection, painkillers for throat pain, and fever reduction measures. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication is recommended. Surgery is appropriate for children with recurrent episodes. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold. These are among the commonly used methods for treating tonsillitis.