Question
A 3-year-old boy is experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, severe cough, and persistent low-grade fever, suspected to be tonsillitis. How should treatment be approached in such cases?
Answer
For the treatment of tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medications can be chosen under physician guidance, or regional treatments can be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injection of medication. If the child’s sore throat is severe, painkillers can be administered as needed. For fever, if the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling(temperature reduction) methods can be used; if above this temperature, oral fever-reducing medications can be considered. For recurrent episodes of tonsillitis, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child maintains adequate nutrition, consumes a light diet, and gets enough rest to avoid overexertion.