Question
A 2-month-old girl has recently started experiencing pain when speaking and drinking water, with her voice becoming hoarse. She also has a slight fever. How should low fever in pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Appropriate use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be considered, along with regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. If the child’s sore throat symptoms are severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. For fever, cooling methods can be chosen based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken if the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the medication is ineffective and there are repeated episodes, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.