Question
A seven-month-old boy is experiencing throat pain, accompanied by severe coughing and persistent low fever. What should be the treatment approach for pediatric tonsillitis accompanied by low fever?
Answer
For cases of pediatric tonsillitis accompanied by low fever, it is recommended to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Additionally, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injection, or laser therapy can be considered. If throat pain is severe, painkillers can be administered appropriately. When fever persists, parents should give fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. Tonsillitis has a tendency to recur; if the condition recurs frequently, surgery can be considered after inflammation is controlled. After the condition improves, it is advisable to engage the child in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.