Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. He started complaining of a sore throat, and I noticed mild coughing along with low fever. I'm asking: If the child has tonsillitis and fever, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for their children under the guidance of a doctor, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be combined. For severe sore throat, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focused on light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.