Question
An 8-year-old girl is experiencing sore throat, worsening cough, and low-grade fever, suspected of having tonsillitis. What are the treatment methods for pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis typically involves following medical advice to administer anti-inflammatory medication. If the condition is more severe, regional therapy such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of medication may be combined. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be given as appropriate. In cases of fever, the cooling method should be chosen based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be considered for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. These are common treatment methods, but if tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider early surgery. Parents should pay attention to this disease and take their child to the doctor as soon as possible, while also paying attention to daily preventive and health care measures.