Question
A baby girl, only 7 months old, is experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, and poor spirits. Inquiry: How should a child with painful tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
For babies suffering from tonsillitis, parents can first administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Consider regional laser therapy or pharmacological irrigation. For children with severe throat pain, painkillers can be used to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. For recurrent episodes of inflammation, surgery may be considered. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and maintains a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables.