Question
My son is 9 years old and has recently been experiencing a sore throat, hoarseness, and persistent low-grade fever. How should we treat his tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics can usually be considered for the child, along with regional treatments such as gargling or using medications. If the child’s main symptom is a sore throat, appropriate pain relievers can be given to alleviate the symptoms. For fever, cooling methods can be chosen based on the body temperature. If the fever is higher than 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment can also be considered. At the same time, attention should be paid to the child’s health preservation and lifestyle habits to help them recover soon.