Question
A boy, 4 years old, initially complained of pain when swallowing, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and accompanied by low-grade fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and high fever be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, they can first use some symptomatic antibiotic medications and undergo regional treatments such as rinsing to enhance efficacy. At the same time, painkillers can be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to alleviate suffering. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can also use antipyretic medications or take the child to the hospital promptly. In addition to medication treatment, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, parents may consider surgical treatment, which can be selected under the guidance of a doctor. During treatment, it is important to maintain a light diet to aid recovery.