Question
An 8-month-old girl is suffering from a sore throat due to tonsillitis, accompanied by coughing and persistent low-grade fever. How should it be treated?
Answer
To treat a sore throat caused by tonsillitis, appropriate anti-inflammatory medication can be administered based on the child’s symptoms. Regional irrigation or spraying, as well as the injection of corresponding medication into the tonsils, can also be considered, all of which have proven effective. If the child’s sore throat symptoms are severe, painkillers may be used to relieve discomfort. For persistent fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is recommended. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. If the medication treatment is ineffective and symptoms recur frequently, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, special attention should be paid to keeping the child warm and avoiding catching a cold to worsen the condition.