Question
My daughter is 7 years old. Initially, she said her throat hurt, and I noticed she had a slight cough along with a low-grade fever. How should I treat her pediatric tonsillitis and fever effectively?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s pediatric tonsillitis, it’s effective to give the child some antibiotics according to the symptoms. Regional treatments, such as laser therapy or medication irrigation, are also recommended. If the child has a sore throat, painkillers can be given as needed. For fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to undergo surgery as soon as possible. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.