Question
Dear parents, my son is just over 3 months old. He started to complain of a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that his coughing seems more severe. Additionally, it seems like he’s been running a low fever that hasn’t subsided. Please ask: How should one treat low fever in children with tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
Firstly, parents can give their child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication for the tonsillitis. They can also opt for regional treatments, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.