Question

A 4-year-old girl is experiencing sore throat, worsening cough, and low-grade fever, suspected of having tonsillitis. What treatment should be considered?

Answer

For the treatment of tonsillitis in children accompanied by low fever, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used in clinical practice. Parents can choose appropriate medications based on the doctor’s advice, and can also consider regional therapy options such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the child has severe throat pain, analgesics can be administered to relieve discomfort. During fever, appropriate fever-reducing measures should be taken according to the situation; if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention should be sought. If the medication treatment is ineffective and recurrent, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, children should be provided with light meals and enhanced nutrition to aid in their early recovery.