Question

My daughter is 1 year old. She just started having a sore throat, and I’ve noticed that her coughing seems more severe, and she’s been running a fever. How should I treat tonsillitis and fever in infants and toddlers?

Answer

For treatment, you can first administer symptomatic medications (symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication) based on the child’s symptoms. Additionally, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil injection therapy, and laser treatment. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents may consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the illness is controlled to prevent recurrence. Lastly, I hope parents can pay attention to this disease, take children to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related preventive and health care work in daily life.