Question
My daughter is 1 year old and has a sore throat, severe cough, and low fever with lack of energy. How should I treat her for pediatric tonsillitis with low fever?
Answer
If a child is suffering from tonsillitis, the primary treatment should be symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, regional drug spray or laser therapy can be administered, and painkillers can be taken for throat pain. For fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5°C. These are some of the more common treatment methods for tonsillitis. Moreover, surgery is also a viable option for children who have recurrent episodes. Parents should pay attention to keeping warm and avoid colds that may trigger a recurrence of tonsillitis.