Question
My son is 3 years old. He just started saying that his throat hurts, and I noticed that his coughing seems more severe as well. He also has a low fever. How should I treat the low fever in a young child with tonsillitis?
Answer
You can appropriately administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs, or opt for regional therapy such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. For children with pronounced sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be used. If the child keeps running a fever, parents should also give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor and consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.