Question
An eight-month-old girl is experiencing a sore throat, slight cough, and low fever, suspected of having tonsillitis. How can parents effectively alleviate the child’s discomfort?
Answer
For treating tonsillitis, it is recommended to use anti-inflammatory medication under a doctor’s guidance and consider regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, drug injections, or laser therapy. If the sore throat is severe, painkillers can be used in moderation; if there is a persistent fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is necessary. Physical coolingcan be adopted if the temperature does not reach 38.5 degrees Celsius. These are common treatment methods. However, if tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider early surgery. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits for the child to aid in a quick recovery from the illness.