Question
My son is just over 5 months old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and now it seems his coughing has become more severe, and he has a persistent fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and fever be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for their child under a doctor’s guidance to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. In addition, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injections, and laser therapy can be performed. If the sore throat is severe, painkillers can be administered appropriately. For fever, cooling methods should be selected based on body temperature. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; if the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. These methods are among the commonly used treatments for tonsillitis. Furthermore, surgery is also a viable treatment option for children with recurrent episodes. It is also important to pay attention to arranging a child’s reasonable diet and sleep habits to help them recover sooner.