Question
A 4-year-old boy has recently started experiencing throat pain and difficulty drinking water, accompanied by mild coughing and a lack of energy with a slight fever. What are the treatment methods for pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with tonsillitis, appropriate antibiotics can be used as the first line of treatment. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments such as tonsil lavage or injection therapy can also be considered. If the child experiences a clicking pain, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is necessary. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be considered. Tonsillitis often has a recurrent characteristic; if similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after controlling the inflammation. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.