Question
My daughter is 1 year old. She just started saying that her throat hurts, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Moreover, she seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should a child with tonsillitis and fever be treated for the best results?
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Additionally, you can provide regional medication sprays or laser therapy. If the symptoms are mainly throat pain, you can consider giving some painkillers. At the same time, if there is a low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there are similar situations, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child gets enough nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light foods. Also, pay attention to getting enough rest and avoiding fatigue.