Question
A 6-year-old boy, initially complaining of a sore throat, noticed difficulty in swallowing and a bit of fever with lack of energy. How should a child with tonsillitis and low fever be treated?
Answer
Generally, if a child has tonsillitis, it is advisable to administer some antibiotics to alleviate symptoms effectively. In addition to systemic medication, regional therapy can be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intralesional injection. When there is throat pain, painkillers can be given to the child. Some children may have fever as well, in which case oral antipyretics can be administered. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention. If the medication treatment is ineffective and recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, attention should be given to arranging reasonable diet and lifestyle habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.