Question
Dear Baby, currently 1 year old, at first, there was a bit of pain in the throat, and I noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke, and now she has a persistent high fever. How should a child with low-grade fever from tonsillitis be treated for optimal effectiveness?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used, which can be selected based on the sensitivity of the bacteria, with good efficacy. It can also be combined with some regional treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications, which are quite effective. If the throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. If the child keeps having a fever, parents can also give some antipyretic medications or immediately take the child to the hospital. If the drug efficacy is poor and there are repeated occurrences, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms due to catching a cold.