Question
My daughter is 1 year old. She recently started feeling a bit of pain in her throat, accompanied by a slight cough and low-grade fever. How should high fever in young children with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can select treatments according to symptoms, and regional treatments such as rinsing or direct medication can be performed at the same time to consolidate the efficacy. Painkillers can also be administered according to the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child continues to have a persistent fever that does not subside, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. In cases of multiple acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after two weeks of acute inflammation subsiding. Pay attention to a light diet, and consume mainly liquid foods during treatment.