Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. Initially, he complained of a sore throat and I noticed he had difficulty swallowing. Now, he has a persistent fever that won’t go down. How should I treat his tonsillitis with low fever?
Answer
If your child has tonsillitis, you can first use symptomatic antibiotic medications. In addition to systemic medication, regional therapy can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injections. In cases of throat pain, you can also give your child painkillers. If the fever persists, you can administer oral fever-reducing drugs. Tonsillitis often recurs, so after the inflammation is controlled, surgery may be considered. After the condition improves, it’s recommended to encourage moderate exercise in your child to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.