Question
A boy, just over 1 month old, has just started to complain of a sore throat when speaking. He also seems to have a more severe cough. Additionally, he has a persistent high fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and fever be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to give the child some antibiotics to treat the symptoms. Concurrently, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil. If the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, painkillers may be recommended to alleviate symptoms. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be administered. If these measures do not relieve the symptoms, it is imperative to seek medical attention. These are some of the commonly used methods for treating tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a viable option for children who have recurrent episodes, and at the same time, it is important to arrange for a child’s reasonable diet and work and rest habits to help the disease recover as soon as possible.