Question
Dear Parents, our son is just over 1 month old. Initially, he complained of pain when swallowing, and we noticed he had a slight cough along with a low-grade fever. How should we diagnose and treat a child’s tonsillitis with fever?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, along with some regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and injection medications. If the primary symptom is throat pain, parents can administer pain relievers as needed. For fever symptoms, antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Surgery is one of the feasible methods for children with recurrent episodes. It is recommended that parents pay attention to the disease and seek medical treatment early, and pay attention to prevention and health care in their daily lives.