Patient's question:
My little girl, she's one year old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows things. Then, I noticed her voice is a bit hoarse when she talks. Also, she's been a little feverish all along. Could you please tell me how to treat tonsillitis with fever in infants and toddlers?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Local rinsing or local spraying can also be applied, and symptomatic medication can be injected into the tonsils. The effectiveness of these treatments is quite good. If the child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to give them pain relievers based on the situation. If the child also has a fever, they can take fever-reducing medication as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.