Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 4 months old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and now he is experiencing severe coughing and has a persistent high fever. How should we treat high fever in infants with tonsillitis?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child. For local treatment, laser therapy or pharmacological irrigation is suggested. If the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be considered based on the situation. For fever, choose a cooling method according to body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with physical cooling methods, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there are similar conditions, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.