Patient's question:
My little girl is 1 year old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. I would like to ask: How should I treat her tonsillitis and fever?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. If a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given according to the situation. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be selected based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling is recommended, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if a child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.