Question
A four-month-old baby girl is experiencing throat pain, making it uncomfortable to drink water. She has a severe cough, a slight fever, and seems listless. How should one treat the child’s tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
For the treatment of such diseases, it is advisable to administer a child a suitable dose of symptomatic antibiotics, as well as perform regional treatments such as cleaning the tonsillar crypts or administering intravenous medications. If the throat pain is severe, painkillers can be used in moderation. During low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be employed. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, immediate medical attention should be sought. If there are recurrent acute severe attacks or complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Pay attention to light and easy-to-digest foods in daily life, and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.