Question
My son is 5 years old. He recently complained of a sore throat and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should we treat his tonsillitis with low fever for the best results?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice. Parents can choose according to symptoms. For regional treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or medication irrigation. For children with obvious throat pain, analgesic medications can be used. If there is a fever, the method of cooling(reducing fever) should be selected based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child well-warmed in their daily life to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.