Question
My daughter is just 3 months old. She has just started to have a sore throat, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. At the same time, she seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should fever in young children with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
It is appropriate to administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. For regional treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or medication irrigation. If the child primarily has symptoms of throat pain, parents are advised to give a moderate amount of pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. In addition to these medical treatment methods, if the child frequently recurs tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.