Question
A 8-month-old male baby claims to have a sore throat, accompanied by slight coughing and fever. How should one treat the child’s sore throat and crying due to tonsillitis?
Answer
For tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medications can be used for treatment, and regional therapies such as tonsil crypt irrigation or direct tonsil injection of medication can be chosen to enhance efficacy. If the child feels throat pain, a moderate amount of pain reliever can be administered. If there is a fever, it should be promptly reduced. If the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. If the child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid exacerbating symptoms with a cold.