Question
My daughter is just 2 months old and has just started to complain of pain when swallowing. I noticed that her cough seems more severe and she has been a bit feverish. How should high fever in children with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic medications are mainly used, and the choice of sensitive drugs can be made based on bacterial culture, which is effective. Regional treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections, which are also good options. For children with obvious sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be used. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be chosen based on the body temperature; physical cooling can be used below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if a child frequently develops tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is mainly important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.