Question
A 4-year-old boy is experiencing symptoms of swallowing pain, slight coughing, and persistent fever, diagnosed with tonsillitis. How should this condition be effectively treated?
Answer
The first step in treating tonsillitis is to provide appropriate anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms, while considering regional therapy to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or direct tonsil injection. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be used to relieve discomfort. For persistent fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is necessary; if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. If the child has recurrent acute severe inflammation or has developed complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their children early, and take relevant preventive and health care measures in daily life.