Question
My child is a 8-year-old boy. He recently started saying that he has pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his voice sounds a bit hoarse, and he also has a low-grade fever. How should I treat a child’s tonsillitis with fever?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis and can be chosen appropriately. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be selected to enhance efficacy, including methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil. If the child has significant throat pain, painkillers can also be administered. If there is also a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In case of high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.