Question
My son is 4 years old. He started saying that his throat hurts, and I found that he has a slight cough as well. He also has a bit of a fever and seems less energetic. How should I treat a low fever in an infant with tonsillitis?
Answer
You can appropriately administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. You can also perform local rinsing or spraying, or inject symptomatic medications into the tonsils. These methods are all effective. For children with prominent symptoms of throat pain, painkillers can be used. If the child still has a fever, it is permissible to take some fever-reducing medication. However, if the fever persists, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. These are all common treatment methods. But if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. Pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period, and focus on liquid foods.