Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. He started saying he had a sore throat, and I noticed he had a slight cough as well. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should I treat my child’s swollen tonsils due to pharyngitis?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatments can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including tonsil fossa irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If necessary, such as when the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If the child still has a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken as appropriate. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there are similar conditions, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Finally, parents should pay attention to this disease and take their child for treatment as soon as possible. Also, it is important to pay attention to related prevention and health care work in daily life.