Question
My daughter is 8 years old. She recently started feeling a sore throat while talking, and I noticed her voice is a bit hoarse. Now, she has a persistent high fever. How should we treat tonsillitis with low fever in children?
Answer
It is appropriate to administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil injection therapy, and laser treatment. For children with prominent symptoms of sore throat, analgesic medication can be used. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with physical cooling methods, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. In cases of recurrent acute severe conditions or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.