Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently started to feel a sore throat and hoarseness, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should the child’s tonsillitis and low fever be treated?
Answer
Parents can choose suitable antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to treat their child’s tonsillitis and alleviate the inflammatory symptoms. In addition, regional treatments such as tonsil washing, regional injections of medication, or laser therapy can be performed. Painkillers can be administered as needed, and antipyretics or physical cooling methods should be applied promptly based on the situation. Surgical treatment is also a viable option, particularly suitable for children with recurrent episodes. Moreover, parents should ensure warmth to prevent the child from catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.