Question

Dear reader, my baby girl is just 8 months old. She has just started to feel sore throat, even when drinking water, and she has a severe cough. She has been slightly feverish as well. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis-induced high fever?

Answer

Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis in clinical settings. Parents can choose treatments according to symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injections. Under the condition of sore throat, painkillers can be administered to the child. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretics is recommended. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.