Question
Dear Baby, currently 3 years old, just started, says it’s painful to drink water and feel pain when swallowing. It seems that coughing is also more severe, and there is a low-grade fever. How should an infant or toddler with low fever due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, first, some symptomatic antibiotic medications can be used for treatment, and regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications can also be adopted. If the child has throat pain, consider giving appropriate painkillers. Additionally, if there is a low-grade fever, fever-reducing medicine can be taken to alleviate symptoms. If high fever occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible; sometimes surgery may be considered to prevent recurrent inflammation. During the treatment period, pay attention to giving the child a light diet, focusing on liquid foods.