Question
A 4-year-old boy has recently started experiencing throat pain when speaking and has difficulty swallowing, along with a persistent low fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis with low fever be treated to achieve better results?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose suitable antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their child under a doctor’s guidance, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Additionally, regional medication such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of medication into the tonsils can be considered. If the child primarily exhibits throat pain, parents may consider giving some painkillers to relieve the pain. If the child has a fever, cooling methods can be chosen based on body temperature; physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral antipyretics can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child’s inflammation recurs frequently, parents may also consider surgical treatment under a doctor’s guidance. At the same time, pay attention to arranging reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits for the child.