Question
Dear parents, our daughter is only 9 months old, and she recently said she has a sore throat, feels difficulty in swallowing, and has a low-grade fever. How should we diagnose and treat a child with tonsillitis accompanied by fever?
Answer
For the treatment of such diseases, one can consider giving the child appropriate antibiotics, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil lavage or regional injections of medication. If the main symptom is a sore throat, painkillers can be considered; if the child continues to have a fever, parents can use fever-reducing medication or seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis tends to recur easily, and if the situation is similar, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Additionally, parents should ensure warmth to prevent catching a cold and triggering another episode of tonsillitis.