Question
Dear reader, our 7-month-old baby girl has recently been experiencing throat pain while speaking and a more severe cough. She has been running a high fever that doesn’t seem to subside. What should be the best treatment for a child with tonsillitis and low-grade fever?
Answer
The primary treatment for pediatric tonsillitis involves administering oral anti-inflammatory medications or performing regional cleaning or spraying, and if the tonsils are large, injecting symptomatic medications can be effective. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be considered. For fever, a fever-reducing medicine can be used in appropriate doses. If the fever persists, it is imperative to seek medical attention immediately. For recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment process, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate the symptoms.