Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 9 months old. He has started to complain of a sore throat while talking, and I’ve noticed that his coughing seems more severe. Additionally, it seems like he’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and fever effectively?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used, and the choice of sensitive drugs can be based on bacterial culture, with good results. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments can also be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. If the sore throat is particularly severe, some painkillers can be administered appropriately. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with oral antipyretics. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent attacks; if similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-protected from catching a cold to avoid exacerbating symptoms.