Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. Initially, he had a slight pain in his throat, accompanied by a mild cough and low fever. What should be done to diagnose and treat pediatric tonsillitis with low fever?
Answer
The first step in treating pediatric tonsillitis is to administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child. At the same time, regional treatment methods can be chosen to enhance the efficacy, such as tonsil lavage and tonsil injection medications. For throat pain, painkillers can be given to the child. If there is persistent fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. Tonsillitis is prone to recurrence; after controlling the inflammation, surgery can be considered. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to dietary hygiene and adequate rest.