Question
Baby girl, 3 months old, experiences throat pain when speaking, severe coughing, and persistent low fever. How should one treat the tonsillitis with low fever in children?
Answer
Firstly, use symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms and perform regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injection, and laser therapy. If throat pain is severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to relieve symptoms. Some children may have fever, and oral antipyretics can be taken. If there is no relief, it is imperative to seek medical attention. In cases of repeated acute severe symptoms or complications, it is advisable to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm and avoid catching a cold to prevent a recurrence of tonsillitis.