Question
Dear parents, my son is just over 9 months old and has recently started to feel pain when swallowing water. I noticed that his voice sounds hoarse when he talks. Additionally, he has a persistent fever that won’t go away. How should a fever in a child with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. The choice of sensitive drugs can be based on bacterial culture, with good results. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including hidden crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If necessary, such as when the child’s sore throat is severe, some painkillers can be administered. For persistent fever, antipyretics should be applied promptly. Physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.