Question
My son, just over 2 months old, is experiencing sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and is running a low fever. How should I treat his tonsillitis with low fever?
Answer
Generally, for pediatric tonsillitis, it is recommended to administer antibiotics to the child and conduct regional treatments such as gargling or topical medication to reinforce the effect. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If the fever persists, timely administration of antipyretics is necessary; physical cooling methods can be used when the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. Tonsillitis is prone to recurrence, so attention should be paid to cultivating a light diet habit. During treatment, a liquid diet should be the main choice. If similar symptoms persist after the inflammation is controlled, surgical treatment can be considered.