Question
My son is 2 years old. He recently started saying that it hurts when he swallows, and I noticed that his coughing seems more severe. He also has a bit of a fever and isn’t very energetic. How should I treat low fever in a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Additionally, regional treatments can include tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child’s throat is particularly painful, some painkillers can be administered as needed. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretics promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have occurred, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. During this period, ensure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.