Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 2 months old, just starting out. She says her throat hurts even when she drinks water. She noticed that her cough is quite severe, and it seems like her low fever hasn't gone away either. Please ask: How should acute tonsillitis with high fever in infants be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms, or local irrigation or topical sprays can be used. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for symptomatic treatment, all of which have good efficacy. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. Additionally, if fever is present, fever-reducing medication can be taken. For high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.