Question
A 9-year-old boy, at first, said he felt pain when swallowing, and it was discovered that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and at the same time, it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. How should a child with tonsillitis and high fever be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, the first step is to use symptomatic antibiotic medications, and regional rinsing or spraying can also be considered, as well as the injection of symptomatic medications into the tonsils, which are all effective treatments. If the symptoms are primarily throat pain, consider giving some painkillers. Some children may also have a fever, in which case you can give the child some oral antipyretics. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgery may be considered. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children well-warmed to prevent them from catching a cold that might trigger a recurrence of tonsillitis.