Question
My baby girl is only 3 months old and just started to complain about pain when swallowing. I noticed that she seems to have difficulty swallowing. She also has a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s sore throat and fever effectively?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be provided, as well as regional rinsing or spraying, or injecting symptomatic medications into the tonsils. These methods are all effective. For children with pronounced sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used; for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. These methods are among the more commonly used for treating tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a viable option, suitable for children with recurrent attacks. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.