Question
A 5-month-old girl began to experience a sore throat while speaking, accompanied by mild coughing and fever, and showed signs of being listless. What is the best treatment method for a child with tonsillitis pain?
Answer
For the treatment of infant tonsillitis, appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs should be administered. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can be chosen to enhance efficacy. Regional treatment methods include tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar drug injection. If the child’s sore throat is severe, painkillers can be administered appropriately. If the child continues to have a fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be performed. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks; if inflammation recurs, surgery can be considered after inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.