Question
A boy, already 1 year old, has recently been suffering from a sore throat, severe cough, and low-grade fever. How should one treat a child’s tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
Treatment for children’s tonsillitis can be based on the results of bacterial culture to select sensitive antibiotic medications, and can include regional treatments such as tonsil lavage, drug injection, and laser therapy. For children with obvious sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be used, and antipyretics should be administered promptly if there is persistent fever. If the child’s body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be employed. If the child experiences recurrent episodes of tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. It is also important to pay attention to dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest time.