Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 5 months old. Initially, he complained of pain when swallowing, and I noticed he was coughing more severely. He also had a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be administered. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents may consider giving some pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child also has a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be given. However, if the fever persists, it is imperative to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Finally, I hope parents can pay attention to this disease and take their child for treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it is also important to pay attention to related preventive and health care work in daily life.