Question
My son is 3 years old. He just started saying he has a sore throat, and I noticed that when he talks, his voice is a bit hoarse, and he also has a fever and seems listless. How should we treat high fever in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is first advisable to use antibiotic medications targeted at the symptoms. In addition to systemic medication treatment, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil injection can also be considered. Depending on the child’s condition, painkillers can be administered to relieve pain, especially when the throat is severely painful. For fever symptoms, antipyretic medications can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe inflammations or there are already complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease and take their child for medical treatment as soon as possible. At the same time, related preventive and health care work should also be done well in daily life.