Question
A 4-year-old boy is experiencing swallowing pain, difficulty swallowing, and accompanied by low fever. Diagnosed with tonsillitis, how should it be treated for optimal effectiveness?
Answer
For the treatment of tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications can be taken, and regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injection of medication can be performed. For throat pain, analgesics can be administered. In cases of persistent fever, timely use of antipyretics is recommended. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be employed. These are common treatment methods. However, if tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider early surgical treatment. Parents should ensure proper warmth for their child and avoid colds and flu to prevent a recurrence of tonsillitis.