Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. Initially, he felt pain in his throat when drinking water, and I noticed he had a slight cough along with a low-grade fever. What should be the best treatment for my child’s tonsillitis with low fever?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s orders and give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intramuscular injections, and laser therapy. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretics promptly; if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently develops tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.