Question
A 7-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently been suffering from severe sore throat and coughing, along with a persistent high fever. What is the best way to treat infant and toddler tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, antibiotic medications can be used for treatment, along with regional irrigation or spraying, or even intramuscular symptomatic drugs, which are effective. For children with prominent symptoms of throat pain, painkillers can be administered, and fever-reducing medication can be used, or immediate medical attention should be sought. If the medication treatment is not effective and there are recurrent episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment, while ensuring the child gets adequate rest and increases their intake of vegetables and fruits.