Question
My baby has a cold with coughing and recurrent fever. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it turned out to be tonsillitis with inflammatory fever. The hospital recommended medication. I don’t want to give him any medication at this young age. Are there any medications specifically for tonsillitis-induced fever?
Answer
Based on your description, your baby’s tonsillitis is caused by an upper respiratory viral infection. If the tonsillitis is severe and fever recurs, it’s best to check a complete blood count. If the white blood cell and lymphocyte counts are very high in the blood, it’s best to follow the doctor’s orders and receive intravenous fluids for a few days for faster recovery. If it’s not too severe, you can persist in giving your child symptomatic anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications for a few days, while also ensuring they drink plenty of water and avoid colds.