Question
My daughter is 7 years old, she has a sore throat and her voice is hoarse, and she has a persistent fever. How should we diagnose and treat the fever caused by tonsillitis in young children?
Answer
It is generally recommended to administer anti-inflammatory medications to the child, and both systemic and regional treatments can be chosen to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil lavage or direct injection of medication into the tonsils. For children with severe throat pain, analgesics can be taken. For low-grade fevers, physical cooling methods can be used; if the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, immediate medical attention should be sought. If the condition occurs frequently, after controlling the illness, surgery can be considered to avoid recurrent attacks. During the treatment period, it is necessary to supplement nutrition, eat a light diet, rest more, and avoid fatigue.