Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, started to feel a sore throat while speaking, accompanied by a slight cough and a persistent low-grade fever. How should low-fever pediatric tonsillitis be treated effectively?
Answer
Generally, if it’s a case of low-fever pediatric tonsillitis, it’s effective to administer some symptomatic antibiotics to the child. Concurrently, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct medication injection into the tonsil. Painkillers can also be given to the child for throat pain. If the child continues to have a fever without improvement, oral antipyretics can be taken. However, if the child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. Parents should also ensure their child is well-protected from the cold and flu to prevent recurrent inflammation of the tonsils.