Question
Dear Baby, 8 months old, has been complaining of a sore throat, severe cough, and fever with lack of energy. How should a child with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
It is usually recommended to follow the doctor’s orders and administer anti-inflammatory medications to the child. Consider regional treatments to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil lavage or direct drug injection. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be considered; use antipyretics promptly if there is a persistent fever. If the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment early on. During the treatment period, pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.