Question
Dear Baby, just 9 months old, she just started saying she has a sore throat, and I noticed her coughing seems more severe as well. Additionally, it seems like she’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat a child’s tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents are advised to consider giving painkillers to relieve the discomfort. Moreover, if there is a fever, some antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During this period, make sure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.