Question
My daughter, who is 8 years old, just started saying that her throat hurts, and I found that she has a slight cough and low fever. How should children with tonsillitis and low fever be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, children with tonsillitis can be treated with antibiotics to relieve symptoms, which is an effective method. Additionally, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intravenous drug injection, and laser therapy. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, some analgesic medications can be used. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretics is recommended. Physical cooling measures can be taken for temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents may also consider surgical treatment. While treating the condition, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.