Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 8 months old. Initially, he complained of pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he’s been running a fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and high fever?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, along with regional drug sprays or laser therapy. If the throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. For fever management, choose cooling methods based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. For patients with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. It is also important to ensure that the child maintains a reasonable diet and sleep habits to aid in the early recovery from the illness.