Question
A three-year-old boy is experiencing a sore throat, accompanied by severe coughing and mild fever symptoms. The diagnosis is tonsillitis. What treatment should be administered?
Answer
Treatment for tonsillitis typically involves administering anti-inflammatory medication as prescribed, and may include regional rinsing or spray treatments. Injections of symptomatic medication can also be administered to the tonsils, all of which have proven effective. If the sore throat is severe, painkillers can be administered in appropriate doses. Some children may have a fever as well, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If symptoms do not improve, immediate medical attention should be sought. For cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. It is advisable to maintain a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.