Question
A 5-year-old boy, initially, felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that his coughing seemed more severe, and he also had a bit of a fever and seemed less energetic. How should one effectively treat a child’s tonsillitis with low fever?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered, and at the same time, localized therapies such as rinsing or direct application of medication can be used to consolidate the treatment effect. If the primary symptom is throat pain, consider giving the child painkillers. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be given. For cases with frequent acute severe inflammation or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Additionally, parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent colds and flu from triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.