Question
A one-year-old girl is experiencing throat pain, severe coughing, and low-grade fever, suspected of having tonsillitis. How should she be treated?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are typically used for treatment, with good results. In addition, regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation or drug injections can be adopted. If the child has severe throat pain, analgesics can be administered; for persistent fever, fever-reducing medication or immediate medical attention is required. If the medication treatment is ineffective and recurrent episodes occur, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to provide light meals and enhance nutritional supplementation to promote recovery.