Question
Baby boy, just over 1 month old, started complaining of a sore throat, discovered that he has been coughing severely, and now has a persistent high fever. How should a child with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Treatment can first include symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, regional rinsing or spraying, and intratonsillar injection of symptomatic drugs, all of which are effective. If the child has a particularly sore throat, some painkillers can be administered. For persistent fever, apply antipyretics promptly. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and living habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.