Question
A 5-year-old boy has recently been experiencing a sore throat, coughing, and fever. How should one effectively treat infant and toddler tonsillitis in this situation?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medications can be used for treatment, along with regional therapies such as throat irrigation and topical medication applications to enhance efficacy. If the throat pain is severe, some painkillers may be considered. For fever, appropriate fever-reducing methods should be chosen based on body temperature; if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling(cooling) methods can be adopted; if above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the child frequently experiences this condition, after the condition stabilizes, surgery may be considered to prevent recurrence. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain a light diet with a focus on liquid foods.