Question
Dear parents, my daughter is only 5 months old. Initially, she felt pain when drinking water and her throat seemed sore. I noticed that her coughing was also quite severe, and she’s been running a low fever. What should be the appropriate treatment for pediatric tonsillitis, which can be quite painful?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. While taking medication, some regional treatments can be performed to reinforce the efficacy, such as rinsing or direct application of medication. If the child’s sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If there are multiple acute severe symptoms or complications have already occurred, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Pay attention to a light diet during this time, and focus on liquid foods during treatment.