Question
My son is 9 years old. He recently started feeling a bit of pain in his throat, and I noticed that his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks. He’s also been running a low fever. How should a child with low fever and tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
When treating such diseases, it is advisable to give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. In addition to systemic treatment, regional therapy can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as pus cavity irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also administer some antipyretic medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging reasonable diet and lifestyle habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.