Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is currently 4 years old and has just started to feel a sore throat when speaking. I noticed that her coughing seems more severe, and she also has a bit of a fever and is not very energetic. How should we treat a child’s tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
It is recommended for parents to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under a doctor’s guidance to give to their child, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Regional rinsing or spraying can also be considered, as well as the injection of symptomatic medications into the tonsils. These treatments are quite effective. If the child has a particularly sore throat, some painkillers can be administered accordingly. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be given. These methods are among the commonly used treatments for tonsillitis. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option for children with recurrent episodes, and at the same time, it is important to arrange reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.