Question
A two-month-old female infant is experiencing symptoms of swallowing pain, worsened coughing, and persistent slight fever, suspected of tonsillitis. How should one treat it to alleviate the pain?
Answer
For treating infants with tonsillitis, appropriate anti-inflammatory medications should be administered based on their symptoms, and regional treatments can be combined to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the sore throat is severe, painkillers can be administered in appropriate amounts. For persistent fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is necessary; if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. These methods are all commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis. Additionally, for children who have recurrent attacks, surgical treatment is also a viable option. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child gets sufficient rest and is encouraged to consume vegetables and fruits.