Question
The little girl, only 9 months old, has started to feel throat pain and is experiencing severe coughing, along with a slight fever and lack of energy. How should pediatric tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
To effectively treat tonsillitis, one can choose anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If throat pain is severe, analgesics can be used in moderation. For fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is suggested to allow the child to engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.