Question
A 5-year-old boy, at first, complained of a sore throat, and it was noticed that his coughing seemed more severe. He also had a slight fever and seemed listless. How should parents treat low-grade fever in children with tonsillitis for the best effect?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. Regional therapy can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injection of medication. If the child’s primary symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the discomfort. Some children may also have a fever, in which case they can be given oral antipyretics. If the fever cannot be alleviated, it is necessary to seek medical attention. These are relatively common treatment methods. However, if a child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. During treatment, it is also important to pay attention to giving the child a light diet and strengthening nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.