Question
A baby boy, just over 4 months old, has recently been suffering from a sore throat, pain when drinking water, severe coughing, and persistent low fever. How should one effectively handle the crying situation caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
It is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s orders and administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child. Consider regional treatments such as tonsil irrigation, regional medication therapy, or laser treatment. If the child’s throat pain is significant, painkillers can be chosen to alleviate symptoms. For fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be considered, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment early on. Additionally, parents should ensure warmth to prevent colds from triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.