Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 3 months old. Initially, he complained of pain when swallowing, and I noticed that he had a slight cough. At the same time, he had a bit of a fever and seemed less energetic. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis with fever for the best effect?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to symptoms. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as tonsillar crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. It is also possible to give some painkillers based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child has fever symptoms, they can take some antipyretic medications. In severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgery may be considered. Lastly, I hope parents can pay attention to this disease and take their children for medical treatment as soon as possible. Also, be sure to pay attention to related preventive and health care work in daily life.