Question
A nine-month-old male infant initially showed symptoms of throat pain, followed by severe coughing, and is currently experiencing a high fever. How should one treat a child’s crying due to tonsillitis?
Answer
For such conditions, appropriate antibiotic medications can be administered for systemic treatment in infants, while also considering regional treatments to enhance efficacy, such as cryptorchid irrigation or direct tonsil injection of medication. If the child has throat pain, analgesics can be given to relieve discomfort. In cases of persistent fever, timely use of antipyretic drugs is recommended. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. Apart from medication treatment, if the child frequently suffers from inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the doctor’s advice. It is also important to maintain a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.