Question
My daughter is only 6 months old, and she has recently been feeling a sore throat and severe cough. She also has a persistent low-grade fever. I would like to know how to treat pediatric tonsillitis with low fever?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, parents can administer systemic anti-inflammatory medication to their child and also adopt regional treatment methods to enhance efficacy, such as using pus cavity washes or directly injecting medication into the tonsils. For children with obvious throat pain, painkillers can be used. If the fever is severe, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; if below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be chosen; if above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the child frequently experiences this condition, in addition to considering surgical treatment after controlling the illness to prevent recurrent episodes, it is also important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.