Question
If a female infant has difficulty swallowing, sore throat, and a low-grade fever, what should be done to treat the infant’s tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
When a child develops tonsillitis, parents can first administer some anti-inflammatory medication to the child, or perform local irrigation or spraying, or inject therapeutic drugs into the tonsils. For children with symptoms of throat pain, some painkillers can be used. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital for immediate medical attention. Tonsillitis often recurs, so after the inflammation is controlled, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid overexertion.