Question
Dear Baby, she is just 3 months old. At first, she said she felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed that her swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn’t gone away. How should I treat a child with tonsillitis and low fever?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, the first step is to use symptomatic antibiotic medications and also consider some regional treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications, which are good options. If throat pain is severe, consider giving some painkillers. If the child still has a fever, appropriate antipyretic medication can be used. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If medication is not effective and there are repeated episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, eat a light diet, and rest sufficiently to avoid fatigue.