Question
My daughter is 4 years old and has a slightly sore throat with a hoarse voice. Now she has a persistent fever that doesn’t go away. I want to know how to treat fever in young children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose appropriate treatment methods based on their child’s symptoms. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be administered. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be given to alleviate symptoms. For persistent fever, timely application of antipyretic medications is recommended. Physical cooling methods can be adopted if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. Moreover, parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent colds from triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.