Question
My son is 1 year old and has recently started to sound hoarse, with a sore throat and low-grade fever. How should I handle the fever in a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, antibiotics are commonly used to treat tonsillitis, along with consideration for regional treatment methods such as cleaning the tonsil crypts, injecting medication into the tonsils, and laser therapy. If the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be considered. If there is still a fever, medication for fever reduction can be considered, but if the fever persists, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery early. During the treatment period, the child should be kept warm and protected from colds to prevent exacerbation of symptoms.