Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. A few days ago, he started feeling a sore throat, and now he’s experiencing severe coughing and fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis with low fever?
Answer
In most cases, for pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be considered to alleviate symptoms, along with systemic treatment combined with regional treatments such as tonsil pocket irrigation or regional injection of medication to enhance efficacy. If there is throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If there is a persistent fever, antipyretic medication can be used. Physical coolingcan be considered if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the condition is severe or there are complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to promote recovery from the disease.