Question
Dear community, I have a baby boy who is just over 2 months old. He has just started to complain of a sore throat when talking, and I noticed that his voice sounds a bit hoarse. Moreover, he now has a persistent high fever. How should one treat fever in young children with tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
When treating such conditions, it is advisable to give the child symptomatic antibiotic medications. While taking the medication, it is also beneficial to conduct some local treatments, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, to consolidate the treatment effect. If the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, while for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretic medication can be taken. In cases of recurrent acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. After the condition improves, it is suggested to encourage the child to engage in moderate exercise to boost their immune system and prevent recurrence.