Question
A three-month-old girl is experiencing a sore throat, feeling discomfort while drinking, accompanied by a mild cough and persistent low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis and sore throat be treated to achieve good results?
Answer
In treating pediatric tonsillitis, clinical practice primarily employs antibiotic medications, and sensitive drugs can be selected based on the results of bacterial culture, with significant efficacy. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatments can also be chosen to enhance the therapeutic effect, such as pus cavity irrigation or direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child’s sore throat is severe, painkillers may be administered as necessary. When there is persistent fever, timely use of antipyretic drugs should be considered; physical cooling methods can be adopted if the temperature does not reach 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the therapeutic effect of medication is not satisfactory and there are repeated occurrences, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to keeping the child warm.