Question
Dear Baby, she is only 7 months old, and recently has been experiencing throat pain and difficulty swallowing, accompanied by a persistent low-grade fever. How should one treat a child’s case of tonsillitis with fever?
Answer
For treatment, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s orders and administer anti-inflammatory medications to the child. Regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or drug injections can also be considered. For throat pain, analgesics can be administered as appropriate. If there is fever, appropriate measures should be taken to cool down. If the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. Tonsillitis often has a recurrent feature, and after controlling the inflammation, surgery can be considered. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to a light diet, with fluids being the mainstay.