Question
A one-year-old boy is experiencing sore throat, severe coughing, and persistent high fever, suspected to be tonsillitis. How should it be treated?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are typically recommended for symptomatic treatment, which usually shows significant effects. Additionally, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, or laser therapy can be considered. If the child experiences throat pain, appropriate painkillers can be administered. During fever, appropriate fever reduction measures should be taken; if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention should be sought. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, parents can consider surgical treatment under the doctor’s advice. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child consumes adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid excessive fatigue.