Question
A six-year-old girl is experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, and lack of energy. She has been diagnosed with tonsillitis. What are the effective treatment methods for this condition?
Answer
The treatment of tonsillitis typically involves antibiotics and the selection of appropriate medication depends on the severity of the condition. While undergoing systemic treatment, regional treatments can also be adopted to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or direct medication injection into the tonsil. If the child experiences severe throat pain, painkillers can be considered to relieve discomfort. In cases of persistent high fever, antipyretic medication can be administered. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may be considered after the condition is controlled to avoid recurrent episodes. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with light meals and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in a quick recovery.