Question
A 2-year-old boy is experiencing a sore throat, his voice is a bit hoarse, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should one treat a child with tonsillitis and low fever?
Answer
Under a doctor’s guidance, appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be chosen for treatment, along with regional therapies such as tonsil irrigation and drug injections. Painkillers should be administered according to the child’s condition, especially when there is severe throat pain. For fever, cooling measures should be chosen based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with physical cooling, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. Additionally, if the child experiences recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is advisable to maintain a light diet, focusing on liquid foods.