Question
A five-year-old girl is experiencing symptoms of sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and persistent fever, diagnosed as tonsillitis. How should infant and toddler tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
In treating infant and toddler tonsillitis, appropriate anti-inflammatory medication should be administered based on the child’s symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injections can also be considered. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers may be given. When there is persistent fever, parents should administer fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. These methods are common treatment approaches, but if tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider early surgery. After the condition improves, encourage the child to engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.