How to Treat Low Fever in Children with Tonsillitis

Question

My daughter is 5 years old. She recently started complaining of throat pain when drinking water. I noticed her voice is a bit hoarse and she has a low-grade fever with a lack of energy. How should I treat her tonsillitis with low fever?

Answer

Generally, if it’s pediatric tonsillitis, you can give the child symptomatic antibiotics, which are quite effective. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the child’s throat pain is severe, it is recommended to administer some painkillers according to the situation. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, you can give some antipyretic medication orally. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently recurs inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgery for treatment during this period. It’s important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.