Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially experienced a slight sore throat, noticed a hoarse voice when speaking, and had a bit of fever and lack of energy. Inquiry: How to treat low fever in children with tonsillitis.
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be chosen appropriately. While taking medication, regional treatments such as rinsing can be performed to solidify the effectiveness. If the child’s sore throat symptoms are severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate symptoms. In case of fever, choose cooling methods based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with physical cooling methods, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. Tonsillitis has a tendency to recur; if similar situations occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a relapse of tonsillitis inflammation.