Question
Dear Baby, currently 1 year old. Initially, she felt pain when drinking water, noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and she also had a slight fever and seemed listless. How should a child with tonsillitis and high fever be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic antibiotic medications can be used first, as can regional irrigation or spray, or intratonsillar injections. These methods are all effective. In cases of sore throat, painkillers can be administered to the child. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be given. These are some of the commonly used treatments for tonsillitis. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option for children with recurrent attacks. During treatment, it is also important to ensure that the child is on a light diet and to enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.