Question
Dear parents, my son is just over one month old. Initially, he felt a sore throat while speaking and seemed to have difficulty swallowing. He also has a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis with high fever?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, first-line treatment includes symptomatic antibiotic medication. Along with systemic treatment, regional therapy can be chosen to enhance efficacy, such as pus pocket irrigation and direct tonsil injection. If the child experiences significant throat pain, painkillers can be administered. For children with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, immediate medical attention is required. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent attacks. If similar symptoms persist after inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered. At the same time, it’s important to arrange a reasonable diet and work and rest habits for the child to aid in an early recovery.