Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. He recently started saying that drinking water hurts his throat, and I noticed he has a severe cough. It seems like he’s had a low-grade fever all along. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and fever for the best results?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s orders and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. For regional treatment, laser therapy or medication irrigation is suggested. For children with obvious throat pain, analgesic medication can be used. If there is a fever, choose a coolingmethod based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the medication is not effective and the symptoms recur, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life, and during treatment, consume mainly liquid foods.