Question
A one-year-old boy initially experienced a slight pain in his throat, accompanied by a mild cough and low-grade fever. How should children with tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be administered. Concurrently, regional treatment can be chosen to enhance efficacy, including tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. Painkillers can be given when necessary, such as when the child’s throat pain is severe. For low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be employed. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, immediate medical attention should be sought. These are commonly used treatment methods. However, if tonsillitis recurs frequently in children, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.