Question
My daughter is 1 year old. She just started saying that her throat hurts, and I noticed that she’s also coughing more severely. Additionally, she has a low-grade fever. What should be the treatment for a child with tonsillitis and low fever?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s orders and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. While undergoing systemic treatment, regional treatments can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including methods such as tonsil lavage and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If necessary, such as when the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered. Some children may also have fever, in which case they can be given oral fever-reducing medication. If the symptoms cannot be alleviated, it is essential to seek medical attention. These are some commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and lifestyle for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.