Question
A nine-year-old boy is experiencing a sore throat, severe cough, and persistent fever symptoms, suspected of having tonsillitis. How should he be treated to achieve the best results?
Answer
When treating children’s tonsillitis, symptomatic antibiotic medications can be administered, combined with systemic and regional therapy to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or direct tonsil injection. If the throat pain is severe, analgesics can be given in appropriate amounts. Fever should be reduced according to the situation; if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention should be sought. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. Parents should pay attention to keeping their child warm and avoid colds to prevent a recurrence of tonsillitis.