Question
A 2-year-old boy has a slight sore throat, severe coughing, and a persistent high fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Common treatment methods for tonsillitis include antibiotics, local cleaning or spraying medications, and regional injections. Painkillers can be used for severe throat pain, and for fever, cooling methods can be chosen based on body temperature. If tonsillitis frequently recurs, it is recommended to consider surgery early on. Parents should ensure warmth and avoid catching a cold to prevent a recurrence of tonsillitis.