Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 7 years old. Initially, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and she has been experiencing severe coughing. She also has a slight fever and seems listless. How should fever in infants with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child develops tonsillitis, the first step is to use symptomatic antibiotic medications. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil injection can also be performed. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral antipyretics can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Besides these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents may consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm in their daily lives to prevent colds and recurrent tonsillitis.