Question
My son is just over 3 months old. He started complaining of pain when swallowing, with more severe coughing and a bit of fever, as well as a lack of energy. How should we treat a fever in a young child with tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given, and regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections can also be considered. Painkillers can be given based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Tonsillitis has a characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds and recurrent tonsillitis.