Question
A two-year-old girl is experiencing a sore throat, slight cough, and low-grade fever, suspected to be tonsillitis. How should it be treated?
Answer
Tonsillitis can be treated under the guidance of a physician with anti-inflammatory medication, combined with local treatments such as tonsil pocket irrigation or tonsil injection to enhance efficacy. If the pain is severe, painkillers can be used to relieve it, and for low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be employed. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, immediate medical attention should be sought. For those with recurrent acute attacks or complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the condition.