Question
Baby girl, just 3 months old, has been experiencing a sore throat and severe cough recently, along with a fever. What treatment methods can help with a child’s tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s orders for children to use anti-inflammatory medications. Additionally, regional treatments such as tonsil washing, drug injections, or laser therapy can be considered. Painkillers can also be administered based on symptoms, especially to relieve severe throat pain. If there is a fever, cooling methods can be chosen according to body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures of ≤38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medicine can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment early on, while also paying attention to providing light meals and supplementing nutrition to promote recovery.