Question
My daughter is only 6 months old and just started to feel a sore throat when she talks. I noticed that her coughing seems more severe and she seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should fever in infants with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods for treating fever in infants with tonsillitis, and parents can choose treatments according to symptoms. In addition, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be administered, and painkillers can be given based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe. If the child has a fever, fever reducers can be taken as needed, but if the fever persists, medical attention should be sought promptly. In addition to medication, repeated fevers may require surgical treatment. During treatment, attention should be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and adequate rest.