Question
A four-month-old male infant is experiencing throat pain, worsening cough, and persistent low-grade fever, possibly due to tonsillitis, leading to crying and restlessness. How should it be treated?
Answer
The treatment for tonsillitis typically involves following the doctor’s orders to administer anti-inflammatory medication, which can be combined with local treatments to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil pocket irrigation or direct tonsil injection. If the baby has throat pain, consider giving a moderate dose of pain medication. For fever, fever-reducing medication can be taken, and in case of high fever, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the baby frequently experiences such situations, after controlling the condition, surgery can be considered to prevent recurrent episodes. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits to aid in the early recovery from the disease.