Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 3 years old. She has recently started to complain of a sore throat while speaking, accompanied by a slight cough and a low-grade fever. What should be the treatment approach for pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is advisable to use symptomatic antibiotic medication and consider regional treatments such as tonsil lavage or injection therapy. For cases primarily characterized by throat pain, analgesics can be considered; if the child has a fever, antipyretic medication can be administered. It is recommended to seek medical attention early if symptoms are severe. If the medication does not improve and symptoms recur, surgery may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.