Question
Baby girl, just 7 months old, just started to feel a sore throat when talking. I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and she also has a low-grade fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and high fever be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is first recommended to use symptomatic antibiotic medications, or regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the child has a particularly sore throat, some painkillers can be administered. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling(temperature reduction) can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child well-warmed in daily life to prevent catching a cold that may trigger a recurrence of tonsillitis.