Question
My son is 8 years old. He recently complained of pain when swallowing, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during conversation, and had a low-grade fever. How should I treat his tonsillitis and fever effectively?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose treatments based on symptoms. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including tonsil pocket irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsil, etc. Painkillers can also be administered according to the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be selected based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently develops tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good hygiene and ensure enough rest time.