Question
A 5-year-old boy has a severe sore throat, cough, and persistent high fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils be treated?
Answer
For such conditions, children can be given a moderate dose of antibiotic medication, and in severe cases, regional treatment options such as tonsil washing or injection therapy can be considered. If the main symptom is throat pain, analgesics can be considered; for fever, antipyretics should be used promptly, and physical cooling methods can be employed if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. Tonsillitis tends to recur easily, and after controlling the inflammation, surgery can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain warmth to avoid exacerbating symptoms.