Question
A 7-year-old boy, now in elementary school, initially had a slight sore throat, and found that swallowing was a bit difficult. Additionally, he now has a persistent high fever. How should low fever in young children with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered, along with regional rinsing or spraying, or even intratonsillar injection of symptomatic drugs. Painkillers can also be given based on the child’s condition to alleviate pain, especially when the throat is severely sore. For children with fever symptoms, antipyretic drugs can be taken. In severe cases, immediate medical attention should be sought. If the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During treatment, it is also important to ensure a light diet and nutritional supplementation to aid in recovery.