Question
The baby girl, just 7 months old, has just started to feel a sore throat while talking. She seems to have difficulty swallowing and is a bit feverish and lacks energy. How should one treat tonsillitis and high fever in children?
Answer
The treatment method can be chosen based on the child’s symptoms. You can give the child symptomatic medications for treatment, or consider regional medication such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injection of medication. If the child has a sore throat, some painkillers can be considered to alleviate the symptoms. Additionally, if there is a fever, you can give the child fever-reducing medicine. If high fever occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. For children with multiple acute severe attacks or complications, it is recommended to consider tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Pay attention to giving the child a light diet, with liquid food as the mainstay during treatment.