Question
My son is 6 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed he was coughing quite severely, and he’s been a bit feverish. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be selected appropriately. Regional rinsing or spraying, as well as intratonsillar injection of symptomatic medications, can also be considered. The efficacy of these treatments is generally good. In cases of sore throat, painkillers can be administered to the child. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. In cases where there are recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and to avoid catching a cold to exacerbate the symptoms.