Question
A 5-year-old girl has recently been experiencing a sore throat while drinking water, accompanied by severe coughing. She also has a slight fever and is feeling unwell. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily involves antibiotics, which can be selected based on the results of bacterial culture. In addition, regional sprays or radiation therapy may be used. If the child has throat pain, painkillers can be considered. In the case of persistent fever, antipyretic medication should be used; if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be employed. If the condition recurs frequently or complications have developed, it is recommended to consider tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. During treatment, it is suggested that the child maintain a light diet and consume more liquid foods.