Question
A boy, 2 years old, initially felt a sore throat when speaking, followed by more severe coughing. Now he has a persistent high fever. How should a child’s tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The current clinical treatment for children with tonsillitis mainly involves antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications. Parents can choose based on the symptoms and may also consider regional treatment methods, such as tonsil internal cleaning or injection of medications. If there is severe throat pain, appropriate painkillers can be used; if there is persistent high fever, oral fever-reducing medicine can be taken. If there are recurrent episodes or complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsil surgery two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Pay attention to a light diet, with a focus on fluid foods during this period.