Question
A 4-year-old boy is experiencing swallowing pain, hoarseness, and persistent high fever. After diagnosis, it is found to be tonsillitis. How should one effectively treat this type of tonsillitis?
Answer
The treatment of tonsillitis should first involve administering appropriate anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms, and can be combined with local treatments to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or direct tonsil injection. For children with severe throat pain, painkillers may be considered. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should administer fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. Additionally, if tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. Parents should also ensure their child’s warmth to prevent colds from causing a recurrence of tonsillitis.