Question
A boy, 4 years old, initially felt a sore throat when speaking, accompanied by severe coughing, and had a persistent low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis with fever be treated?
Answer
Generally, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions to give the child antibiotics and to perform local treatments such as tonsil lavage, drug injections, and laser therapy. If the child experiences severe throat pain, painkillers can be used to alleviate symptoms. For fever, oral fever reducers can be taken. If symptoms cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention. If the child frequently gets sick, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled, and it is important to focus on treatment while also doing a good job of preventive health care.