Question
My daughter is 1 year old. She recently has been experiencing sore throat, severe cough, and low-grade fever. I would like to ask: How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis with high fever for the best results?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, it is advisable to start with symptomatic antibiotic treatment, and also consider regional treatments such as tonsil lymphatic irrigation, intralesional injections of medication, and laser therapy. If the main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving painkillers to relieve discomfort. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to prevent recurrent inflammation.