Question
My son is 2 years old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that his cough was quite severe. He has also had a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis with low fever?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the primary methods and medications used in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to the symptoms. If the child’s condition is severe, some regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the child’s main symptom is sore throat, parents may consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. Additionally, if there is a fever, some antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the medication is not effective and there are recurrent episodes, it is suggested to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest time.