Question
A one-year-old boy is experiencing a sore throat, slight cough, and persistent high fever, suffering from tonsillitis . How should he be treated to achieve the best results?
Answer
For fever caused by tonsillitis in children, it is recommended to use appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to effectively alleviate inflammation. If the condition is more severe, consider complementary regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of medications. For children with significant throat pain, painkillers can be used. For fever management, choose cooling methods based on body temperature: for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted; for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medications can be considered. If the medication treatment is ineffective and there are repeated episodes, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. Parents should pay attention to this disease and bring their child to see a doctor early on.