Question

A one-month-old male infant has recently been experiencing a sore throat during speech, difficulty swallowing, and persistent high fever. How should one treat sore throat caused by pediatric tonsillitis?

Answer

For sore throat caused by pediatric tonsillitis, it is recommended to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for treatment under the guidance of a physician to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. In addition, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injections, or laser therapy can be considered. For children with significant pain, painkillers can be used. If fever is present, fever reduction measures should be taken according to the situation; if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. For cases with recurrent attacks or complications, it is advisable to consider tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. During the treatment period, it is important to…