Question
A 3-year-old boy is experiencing sore throat, severe coughing, and low-grade fever, suspected of having tonsillitis. How should it be treated?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, clinical treatment primarily involves the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. If the condition is severe, regional therapy can be combined, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of medication. If the child has throat pain, appropriate painkillers can be administered. In case of persistent fever, timely use of antipyretics is recommended; if the temperature does not reach 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. If inflammation recurs frequently, parents may consider surgical treatment under the doctor’s advice. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to nutritional supplementation, with a diet that is light and easy to digest, and ensuring adequate rest to avoid overexertion.