Question
My daughter, who is 5 years old, has started feeling pain when swallowing and drinking water, accompanied by a slight cough and persistent low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and low fever?
Answer
You can appropriately administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications, also consider local rinsing or spraying, or injecting symptomatic medication into the tonsils. These methods are all effective. If the main symptom is throat pain, you may consider giving painkillers; at the same time, if there is a low-grade fever, physical cooling measures can be taken. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these common treatment methods, surgery is also a viable option for children with recurrent attacks. Furthermore, it’s important to ensure your child maintains a reasonable diet and work and rest habits to help the illness recover as soon as possible.