Question
My son is 3 years old and has been complaining of a sore throat. I noticed that he has difficulty swallowing and is running a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used. The choice of medication can be based on the sensitivity test of the bacteria, which tends to be effective. For regional treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or medication irrigation. If the pain in the throat is severe, some painkillers may be appropriately administered. In cases where there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the body temperature; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be applied, and for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Pay attention to a light diet in everyday life and consume liquid foods mainly during the treatment period.