Question
Baby girl, 3 years old, initially experiencing difficulty drinking water due to throat pain, severe coughing, and fever with a lack of energy. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medications can be used based on the severity of the condition. In severe cases, regional treatments such as tonsil washing or injection therapy may be considered. For children with mainly throat pain, it is recommended to use painkillers to relieve discomfort. If the fever persists, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the condition worsens or complications arise, it is advisable to consider tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides in two weeks. Parents are advised to pay close attention to this disease, seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in their daily lives.