Question
A five-year-old boy is experiencing a sore throat, slight cough, and low-grade fever, suspected of having tonsillitis. What treatment should be administered?
Answer
The primary treatment for children’s tonsillitis in clinical practice is the use of antibiotics, with the choice of medication based on the results of bacterial culture. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or drug injections can also be performed. For severe pain, painkillers can be administered; for persistent fever, antipyretics should be used, and physical cooling measures can be taken if the temperature does not reach 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the inflammation recurs frequently, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, children should be given light meals and enhanced nutritional supplementation to aid recovery.