Question
A four-year-old boy is experiencing sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and persistent high fever, suspected of having tonsillitis. How should it be treated?
Answer
For children with tonsillitis, antibiotics are typically recommended for symptomatic treatment, which usually effectively relieves symptoms. If the condition is more severe, regional therapy such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of medication can be considered. For children with significant pain, painkillers can be used. In cases of persistent high fever, fever-reducing medication can be administered. If the medication treatment is ineffective and the condition recurs, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with a light diet and to enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in a quick recovery.