Question
My son is 9 years old. He recently started saying that drinking water feels painful in his throat. He also seems to have difficulty swallowing. Additionally, he has a high fever that doesn’t seem to go away. How should I treat my child’s sore throat and fever due to tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medication can be given according to symptoms, and regional treatment methods can also be employed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. These are all good options. If the sore throat is quite severe, some painkillers may be administered. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be given. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is suggested to let the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.