Question
My daughter is 3 years old. She recently started complaining of pain when swallowing and her voice sounds hoarse during speech. She also has a low-grade fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and low fever be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for their child under a doctor’s guidance to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatments can be considered to enhance efficacy, such as pus cavity irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child experiences severe throat pain, painkillers may be prescribed based on the situation. Some children may also have fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medications can be administered. If symptoms cannot be relieved, it is essential to seek medical attention. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgery may be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease and bring their child for treatment as soon as possible. It is also important to pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in everyday life.