Question
Dear parents, our baby girl is only five months old. Recently, she has been experiencing a hoarse voice, severe coughing, and has been suffering from a low-grade fever for a long time. How should we treat the tonsillitis and high fever in children?
Answer
In clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used as the primary medication, with good effects when choosing sensitive drugs based on bacterial culture. In addition, regional treatments such as tonsil lavage or injection of medication can be performed, and painkillers can be administered according to the child’s condition, especially when there is severe throat pain to alleviate the pain. If there are fever symptoms, antipyretics can be taken, but in severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. In addition to medication treatment, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can discuss surgical treatment with the doctor. Moreover, parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent colds from triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.