Question
Dear parents, our little boy is just over 5 months old. He’s been suffering from a sore throat, severe cough, and a slight fever with a lack of energy recently. How should we treat a young child with tonsillitis and high fever?
Answer
For the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, medication with anti-inflammatory properties can be chosen under medical guidance. In severe cases, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of medication may be considered. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered; if there is persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. If it recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery early on, and ensure adequate nutrition, light diet, and plenty of rest during the treatment period to avoid fatigue.