Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. Initially, he felt pain when swallowing water, and I noticed he had a severe cough. Additionally, he’s been running a low fever. How should I treat low fever in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be selected as appropriate. In addition to oral medications, regional therapy options can be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If there is a case of throat pain, some painkillers can be given to the child. Meanwhile, physical cooling methods can be used when accompanied by low fever. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to medication treatment, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgery may also be considered. Parents should pay attention to this disease and take their children for treatment as soon as possible, and do a good job of related prevention and health care work in their daily lives.