Question
Dear parents, my son is just over 2 months old. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe. Now he has a high fever that won’t go down. How should I treat fever in a young child with tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used to treat tonsillitis, and they can be chosen based on the situation. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection therapy can also be performed. If a child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers may be recommended. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If there are repeated severe acute infections or complications, it is suggested to undergo tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Pay attention to a light diet, and consume mainly liquid foods during treatment.