Question
My daughter is 6 years old. She recently started to feel a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed her coughing seems more severe as well. She has also had a slight fever. What should be the treatment for a high fever in a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
To effectively treat tonsillitis, it is recommended to select anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance, and consider localized treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intra-tonsillar injections. If the child primarily experiences throat pain, parents can consider giving some pain relief medication to alleviate the symptoms. For fever, children can take antipyretic drugs; in severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Pay attention to a light diet during treatment, and mainly consume liquid foods.