Question
A boy, already 1 year old, is experiencing a sore throat, severe coughing, and low-grade fever. How should one treat a child with tonsillitis and high fever?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose suitable antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to give to the child to alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Additionally, regional treatments such as tonsil washing, medication injections, and laser therapy can be performed. If the throat pain is severe, painkillers can be administered in appropriate amounts. For fever management, choose the corresponding cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to the above methods, surgery is also a viable treatment option for tonsillitis, suitable for children with recurrent episodes. Pay attention to light meals during the treatment period, with liquid foods being the main choice.