Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. He recently started saying that he has pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his voice sounds a bit hoarse. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. How should I treat pediatric tonsillitis with low fever?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose symptomatic treatment, and in addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injection. When necessary, such as when the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretic drugs is recommended. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. These methods are currently commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a viable option for children with recurrent episodes. At the same time, it is also important to arrange reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.