Question
My son is 8 years old. He recently started complaining that it hurts when he drinks water, and I noticed that his voice sounds a bit hoarse when he speaks. Additionally, he’s been running a slight fever. How should I treat and diagnose his tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose suitable antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for their child under a doctor’s guidance to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. For regional treatment, laser therapy or drug irrigation may be suggested. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers can be administered. For fever, select cooling methods based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with physical cooling methods, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is suggested to encourage your child to engage in moderate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.