Question
A 3-year-old boy. Recently, he has been experiencing a sore throat while speaking, along with a severe cough, and he has been running a low-grade fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and fever be treated?
Answer
Appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be administered for systemic treatment, and regional treatment methods can be chosen to enhance efficacy, such as pus pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child has throat pain, analgesics can be administered in moderation. If the child has a fever, antipyretic medications can be taken. If the condition is severe, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. In addition to medication treatment, if the child has recurrent inflammation, parents can consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate symptoms.