Question
My son is 6 years old. He just started to feel a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that his coughing seems more severe. Moreover, he has a persistent high fever. How should we treat his tonsillitis and fever effectively?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be provided. In more severe cases, regional therapy can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and drug injections. If the child has particularly severe throat pain, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. For low-grade fever, physical cooling measures can be taken. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. These are common treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. At the same time, pay attention to a light diet and nutritional supplementation to help promote recovery.