Question
A baby girl, just 9 months old, initially had a slight pain in her throat, and it was discovered that she had a severe cough and a persistent low fever. How should a crying child with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be chosen appropriately. Regional therapy options include tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be administered. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to these treatment methods, if a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children well-warmed to prevent colds and subsequent recurrence of tonsillitis.