Question
My son is 3 years old. At first, he said he felt pain when swallowing, accompanied by a slight cough and low fever. How should we diagnose and treat pediatric tonsillitis and low fever?
Answer
In treating this condition, you can give the child symptomatic antibiotic medications, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the child has severe throat pain, some painkillers can also be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can give him fever-reducing medication or take him to the hospital immediately. In cases of repeated severe acute episodes or if there are complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for 2 weeks. During the treatment period, it is mainly important to ensure the child is well-warmed and to prevent exacerbation of symptoms due to colds.