Question
A 5-month-old male baby is experiencing sore throat and cough, accompanied by low-grade fever, which may indicate tonsillitis. How should one treat the child’s tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
For the treatment of such conditions, appropriate antibiotic medications can be administered to the child, along with regional use of medication sprays or laser therapy. If the child has severe throat pain, some painkillers can be considered. For fever management, cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature; physical cooling can be applied when the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken when the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to medication, if the child experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes plenty of vegetables and fruits.