Question
Dear parents, my daughter is only 9 months old and has recently started feeling a sore throat, with her voice sounding hoarse during speech. She also has a persistent fever. How should we treat pediatric tonsillitis with low fever?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to give their child, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications can be combined. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents should consider giving painkillers to relieve symptoms. Additionally, if there is fever, some fever-reducing medications can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If the child frequently experiences this condition, surgery may be considered after the illness is controlled to prevent recurrent episodes. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.