Question
A nine-month-old baby girl is experiencing symptoms of sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and persistent fever, diagnosed as tonsillitis. What treatment should be considered to relieve the child’s discomfort?
Answer
The treatment for tonsillitis typically involves antibiotics, with the choice of medication tailored to the severity of the condition. For severe cases, regional therapies such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of medication can be considered. For throat pain, analgesics can be administered. For fever, if the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling(temperature reduction) can be employed; if above 38.5 degrees Celsius, antipyretic medication can be taken. If the child frequently experiences such situations, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrent attacks. It is advised that parents take this disease seriously, bring the child to a doctor promptly, and perform preventive and health care work in daily life.