Question
A one-month-old male infant has shown symptoms of tonsillitis, including sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, and lack of energy. How should one treat a child’s tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
For a child’s tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered, along with regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, or laser therapy. If the primary symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered. For persistent fever, timely application of fever-reducing medication is essential; if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. Additionally, if a child frequently suffers from inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the doctor’s recommendation. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child gets adequate rest and is encouraged to consume vegetables and fruits.