Question
My daughter is 9 months old. She just started talking and felt a sore throat, her voice was a bit hoarse, and it seemed like she had a low-grade fever all the time. How should I treat high fever in a young child with tonsillitis?
Answer
The treatment can be symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Regional treatment is recommended to choose laser therapy or medication irrigation. If the child mainly has a sore throat, parents can consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the pain. Some children may have a fever as well, in which case oral antipyretics can be taken. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention. If there are repeated acute severe symptoms or complications have already occurred, it is advisable to undergo tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching a cold to prevent the tonsillitis from flaring up again.