Question
My daughter is 9 years old. Initially, she had a bit of pain in her throat, and I noticed that her coughing seemed more severe, and she’s been running a slight fever as well. What should be the appropriate treatment for infants and young children with high fever due to tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medication can be administered according to symptoms. Additionally, some regional treatment methods can be used, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, painkillers can be considered. If the child keeps running a fever, parents can give some antipyretic medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.