Question
Parent: My 7-year-old son started feeling a sore throat while speaking, his voice is a bit hoarse, and he has a bit of fever and lacks energy. How should we treat his tonsillitis and high fever?
Answer
Doctor: Currently, clinical treatment for pediatric tonsillitis mainly involves the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, which you can choose based on the child’s symptoms. In addition, some regional treatment methods can be adopted, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. If the child has throat pain, you can give him some painkillers. If the child has a slight fever, consider using fever-reducing medication. However, if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, please seek medical attention promptly. These are common treatment methods. If the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. During the treatment period, make sure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.