Question
A 1-year-old baby girl has developed a sore throat and slight cough, accompanied by persistent fever. What are the effective treatment methods for tonsillitis with high fever?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be selected based on the severity of the condition. If the illness is severe, consider complementary regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil injections. For symptoms primarily characterized by throat pain, painkillers can be administered in appropriate doses. For fever management, choose cooling methods based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication is recommended above this temperature. If tonsillitis recurs frequently or there are serious complications, it is advisable to consider tonsillectomy within two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, attention should be paid to maintaining warmth and avoiding catching a cold to exacerbate symptoms.