Tonsillopharyngitis%20-%20acute%20(pediatric) Management

Management

Response to Therapy

Clinical response is usually evident within 24-48 hours
Persistence beyond 48 hours may indicate alternative causes or development of suppurative complications which warrants reassessment

Management of Complications

All abscesses should be drained
Tonsillectomy if patient has a history of recurrent tonsillitis
Acute tonsillectomy without prior incision

Prevention

Good hand hygiene
- Frequent hand washing
Good respiratory etiquette
- Cover nose/mouth when coughing or sneezing
Patients should not go daycare or school and to avoid crowded places to reduce transmission until patient is afebrile and at least 12 hours after antibiotic therapy

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