Question
My daughter is 3 years old. She has just started to have a sore throat, and I’ve noticed her coughing is more severe, and she also has a bit of a fever and seems less energetic. How should I treat fever in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics are currently the most commonly used medication for treating tonsillitis and can be chosen as appropriate. If the child’s condition is severe, some local treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be used. If the child continues to have a fever, apply fever-reducing medication promptly. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms by getting a cold.