Question
A five-month-old baby is experiencing sore throat, severe coughing, and fever symptoms, suspected inflammation of the tonsils. How should one effectively treat a child’s tonsillitis and high fever?
Answer
For treating a child’s tonsillitis and high fever, symptomatic antibiotic medication can be administered. If the condition is severe, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of medication can be considered. In cases of severe throat pain, painkillers may be given. For fever, if the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be taken; if above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretic medication can be taken. If the inflammation recurs frequently, surgical treatment can be considered. During treatment, it is important to maintain a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods.