Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. He started saying he had a sore throat, and I noticed he had a slight cough as well. He also has a bit of a fever and seems less energetic. What should be the appropriate treatment for a child’s tonsillitis with high fever for better effectiveness?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be administered appropriately, along with regional cleaning or spraying, or even injecting symptomatic medications into the tonsils. These treatments are all effective. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. If there is persistent fever, it is advisable to use fever-reducing medication immediately. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be considered. If the child frequently experiences this condition, after the illness stabilizes, surgery can be considered to prevent recurrence. After the condition improves, it is recommended that the child engage in appropriate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.