Question
My 6-year-old son has recently been experiencing throat pain, a hoarse voice, slight fever, and a lack of energy. How should I treat a child with low fever and tonsillitis?
Answer
For tonsillitis, treatment options can include anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil irrigation or injection therapy. For obvious throat pain, painkillers can be used. If there is persistent fever, it is important to promptly apply fever-reducing medication. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling(cooling) can be considered. If tonsillitis frequently recurs, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment early on and to ensure proper warmth to avoid colds triggering further inflammation.