Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. He recently started feeling pain when swallowing and drinking water, and it seems he has difficulty swallowing. He also has a bit of a fever and seems less energetic. What are the effective treatment methods for low fever in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
There are various treatment methods for pediatric tonsillitis. Firstly, you can choose sensitive antibiotic medications for oral treatment based on the results of bacterial culture. In addition, some regional treatment measures can be taken, such as gargling the throat or directly using medications to reinforce the treatment effect. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can also be administered. For the fever, appropriate cooling methods can be chosen based on body temperature. When the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling measures can be adopted; when it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, consider surgical treatment after the condition is controlled to avoid recurrent attacks. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, eat light meals, and ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.