What to Do If a Child Has a Sore Throat and Fever Due to tonsillitis?

Question

My child, 11 years old, is in elementary school. Recently, they have been experiencing severe sore throat and cough, along with a persistent low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and fever?

Answer

For pediatric tonsillitis, parents can administer anti-inflammatory medications to the child and can also consider regional treatment methods, such as tonsil washing or injecting medications. If the child has throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child still has a slight fever, appropriate antipyretic measures should be taken; if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the situation occurs frequently, surgery may be considered to avoid recurrent attacks; at the same time, attention should be paid to the child’s reasonable diet and sleep habits to promote recovery from the disease.