Question
Dear parents, my son is just over 8 months old. He recently started feeling pain when swallowing and drinking water. He also has a slight cough and seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should we treat high fever in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
To effectively treat pediatric tonsillitis, one can choose symptomatic medications with anti-inflammatory properties under a doctor’s guidance. Regional irrigation or spraying, as well as injecting symptomatic medication into the tonsils, can also be considered, all of which have been found to be effective. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers may be appropriate. Some children may also have a fever, in which case they can be given oral antipyretics. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention. If a child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also crucial to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.