Question
The 9-month-old baby girl is just beginning to show symptoms of a sore throat and a slight cough, accompanied by a persistent high fever. How should one treat a child’s sore throat and tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose the appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor to relieve the child’s inflammation symptoms. Additionally, some local drug administration methods can be adopted, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injection of medication. If the child feels a sore throat, some painkillers can also be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can give the child fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the child frequently experiences this condition, surgery can be considered after the condition is controlled to avoid recurrent episodes. During the treatment, it is mainly necessary to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.