Question
A 3-year-old boy has a sore throat while speaking, accompanied by mild coughing and fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
It is advised for parents to select appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to alleviate the inflammatory symptoms. At the same time, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or direct injection of medication into the tonsils can enhance the efficacy. If the child experiences severe throat pain, some painkillers may be considered to relieve symptoms, and antipyretics should be used promptly during fever. If symptoms recur frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment early. Additionally, parents should ensure warmth and avoid catching a cold to prevent tonsillitis from recurring.