Question
A baby boy, just over 2 months old, seems to have a sore throat recently, to the point where even drinking water is uncomfortable, and his voice is somewhat hoarse. He also has a slight fever. What should be done to treat a child’s tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
In clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used, with the choice of medication based on the sensitivity of the causative pathogen. Additionally, it is recommended to apply regional laser therapy or medication irrigation to alleviate throat pain. If there is a low-grade fever, physical methods can be used to lower the temperature, but if the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If there are recurrent acute severe symptoms or complications have already occurred, it is advisable to consider tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides by two weeks. During treatment, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure the child has enough rest time.