Question
A 4-year-old boy has just started to feel a sore throat when speaking, accompanied by a slight cough and low fever. How should the treatment for infant and toddler tonsillitis with low fever be carried out?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be chosen as appropriate. Regional rinsing or spraying can also be considered, along with symptomatic medication injections to the tonsils, which are all effective treatments. In cases where the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be administered. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If a child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, maintain a light diet, and ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.