Patient's question:
Baby girl, only one month old, just starting out. She says her throat hurts even when she drinks water. She noticed, coughing is quite severe, and it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should one treat tonsillitis and fever in a child?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. While taking medication, some local treatments can also be performed, such as irrigation or direct application of medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication should be administered. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for your child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.