Question
My son is 6 years old. He just started saying that his throat hurts, and I noticed that his coughing seems more severe as well. He also has a low-grade fever. How should infants and young children with low fever due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of infants and young children with low fever due to tonsillitis, antibiotic medications are primarily used, and the choice of sensitive drugs can be made based on bacterial culture, with good effects. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. Furthermore, if there is a fever, antipyretics can also be taken. It is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible for high fever. The above methods are among the more commonly used treatments for infants and young children with low fever due to tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a viable option for children with recurrent attacks. Parents should pay attention to this disease and take their children for medical treatment as soon as possible. It is also important to pay attention to related prevention and health care work in daily life.