Question
A seven-year-old girl is experiencing a sore throat, hoarseness, and persistent fever, tonsillitis tonsillitis. How should she be treated to relieve her discomfort?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, it is typically recommended to use antibiotics for symptomatic treatment, which usually has a significant effect. If the condition is more severe, consider combining local therapy, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of medication. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered. In cases of persistent fever, a moderate dose of oral antipyretic medication can be administered. Additionally, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the doctor’s advice. In everyday life, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold due to exposure to colds, which could lead to a recurrence of tonsillitis.