Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 8 months old. He has started to feel a sore throat when talking, accompanied by a slight cough and mild fever. How should a child with high fever and tonsillitis be treated?
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. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. If the symptoms are mainly throat pain, painkillers can be considered. For those with low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the condition is controlled to avoid recurrence. Finally, I hope parents can pay attention to this disease, take their children to medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in daily life.