Question

My son is 2 years old. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed he had a slight cough. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis to achieve good results?

Answer

When treating a child’s tonsillitis, parents can first give the child some antibiotic medication. They can also opt for regional medication, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections. If the child has a sore throat, they can also consider giving some painkillers. For fever, choose the cooling method based on the body temperature; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, while for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever reducers can be taken. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the illness is controlled to avoid recurrence. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging reasonable diet and sleep habits for your child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.