Question
My daughter is only 6 months old and has been suffering from a sore throat, a hoarse voice, and a persistent fever recently. How should we treat pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
The main methods for treating pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice are the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications. Parents can choose appropriate medications based on the symptoms, and can also perform regional cleaning or regional spraying, or even inject symptomatic medications into the tonsils. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child continues to have a fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If the medication is not effective and symptoms recur, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is also necessary to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest time.