Question
A 7-month-old boy has a sore throat when drinking water, severe cough, and persistent low fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Children with tonsillitis can be treated with anti-inflammatory medications and undergo regional treatments such as tonsil washing or injection therapy. If there is severe throat pain, painkillers can be used to relieve symptoms, and fever-reducing medication should be used promptly. If symptoms persist or occur frequently, consider surgical treatment to prevent recurrence. Diet should be light and easy to digest, with a preference for liquid foods during the treatment period.