Question
My son is 3 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed he has been coughing quite severely. Additionally, it seems like he has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should a child with tonsillitis and fever be treated?
Answer
Firstly, parents can give the child some anti-inflammatory medication to treat the tonsillitis. While undergoing systemic treatment, regional treatment options can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child has severe throat pain, some painkillers can be administered accordingly. If the child still has a fever, it should be managed appropriately; if the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These are some commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also essential to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.