Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 9 years old. Initially, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that her coughing seemed more severe. Additionally, she has a low-grade fever. How should we treat tonsillitis with fever in infants and young children?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose suitable antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under the doctor’s guidance to alleviate the inflammatory symptoms in the child, and regional rinsing or spraying can be performed. Symptomatic medications can also be injected into the tonsils. If necessary, such as severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If the child has a mild fever, it can be treated with antipyretics; if the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If the child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is suggested to undergo surgery early on, while also paying attention to providing light meals and enhancing nutritional supplementation to assist the child in recovering quickly.