Question
Dear parents, my daughter is only 7 months old. Initially, she complained of a sore throat, and I noticed that her coughing seems more severe. Additionally, she now has a persistent high fever. How should one treat a young child’s tonsillitis and fever to achieve good results?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. The choice of sensitive medication can be based on bacterial culture results, which yields good effects. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intramuscular injection, laser treatment, etc. If the child’s throat pain is severe, analgesic medication can be administered as appropriate. Some children may also experience fever, at which point oral antipyretics can be given. If the fever cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrence, so after the inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease and take their children for treatment as soon as possible. It is also important to pay attention to preventive and health care measures in daily life.