Question
My son is 3 years old and has been experiencing sore throat and hoarseness initially. Now he has a persistent fever. How should I treat his tonsillitis with fever?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis and develops a fever, systemic treatment with symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered, along with regional treatment methods to enhance efficacy, including pus pocket irrigation and direct tonsil injection of medication. It is recommended to administer painkillers according to the severity of throat pain. For low fever, physical cooling measures can be taken. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, immediate medical attention should be sought. If the child experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is important to maintain warmth and avoid catching a cold to worsen symptoms.