Question
The boy is 2 years old. He started saying that he felt pain when swallowing, and it was noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse. He has also been running a low fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis with low fever be treated?
Answer
To effectively treat tonsillitis, one can choose symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs under a doctor’s guidance, including regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. For fever, cooling methods should be selected based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be applied; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may be recommended. After recovery, it is suggested to engage the child in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.