Question
A four-year-old girl is experiencing swallowing pain, slight coughing, and persistent fever, diagnosed with tonsillitis. How should she be treated to alleviate her discomfort?
Answer
In treating pediatric tonsillitis, clinical practice primarily involves the use of antibiotic medications, which can be selected based on the results of bacterial culture and are effective. Regional medications such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections are also common treatment methods. If the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers may be considered to relieve discomfort. For persistent fever, oral fever reducers can be administered. Additionally, for children with recurrent episodes, surgical treatment may also be an option. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child consumes sufficient nutrition, maintains a light diet, and gets adequate rest to avoid overexertion.