Question
A 3-month-old boy starts to feel a sore throat when he speaks, accompanied by a slight cough, and now he has a persistent high fever. How should the discomfort caused by the child’s tonsillitis be treated for optimal effectiveness?
Answer
Antibiotics are the most commonly used method for treating tonsillitis and can be chosen for use. Additionally, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, and laser therapy can also be considered. For sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be administered to the child. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken if it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the medication is ineffective and there are repeated episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. Finally, parents should pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their child early on, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care work in their daily lives.