Question
A 5-year-old child has a hoarse voice, sore throat, and persistent low-grade fever. How should tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
In treating tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medications can be used based on the child’s symptoms, along with local treatments such as cleaning tonsil crypts or applying intramuscular injections. If the child primarily experiences throat pain, painkillers can be administered. For persistent fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the condition is severe or there are complications, it is recommended to consider tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides in two weeks. At the same time, attention should be paid to a light diet, increased nutrition, and promoting early recovery.