Question
An eight-month-old baby is experiencing a sore throat, hoarseness, and persistent fever, suspected inflammation of the tonsils. How should pediatric tonsillitis and fever be effectively treated?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be taken, along with local treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injection, or laser therapy. If the throat pain is severe, painkillers can be administered as needed to relieve discomfort. For fever symptoms, appropriate cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature: physical cooling can be used when the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be considered when the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child frequently experiences such situations, after controlling the condition, surgery can be considered to avoid recurrent attacks. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease and take their child to see a doctor early on.