Question
My son is just over 3 months old. He started to complain of a sore throat, accompanied by a slight cough and a low fever. How should infants and toddlers with tonsillitis and low fever be treated?
Answer
In treating such diseases, it is possible to give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can also be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the child experiences severe throat pain, it is recommended to give some painkillers based on the situation. If the child still has a fever, then antipyretics should be administered appropriately. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is needed. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there are similar conditions, surgical treatment can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it is mainly important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid exacerbating symptoms due to catching a cold.