Question
A 4-month-old boy, just beginning to talk, feels a sore throat while speaking, and his voice sounds a bit hoarse. Additionally, he has a persistent high fever. How should one treat the child’s tonsillitis for effective relief?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be tried for treatment, along with regional therapies such as regional rinsing or medication application, which can help stabilize the efficacy. If the child’s throat pain is severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate symptoms. When fever occurs, choose a cooling method based on body temperature. If the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, consider physical cooling methods; if it exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If this condition occurs frequently, after the condition stabilizes, surgery can be considered to prevent recurrence. Parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm and avoid colds to prevent a relapse of tonsillitis.