Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. He has just started to have a sore throat, and I noticed that he is coughing quite severely, and it seems like he has had a low-grade fever all the time. How should I treat tonsillitis with fever in children?
Answer
To effectively treat tonsillitis, you can use appropriate anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance, and consider regional irrigation or spraying, as well as the injection of symptomatic medications into the tonsils, which usually yield good results. For children with severe throat pain, some painkillers may be considered; if the child continues to have a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately; for those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgery may need to be considered. During treatment, ensure the child gets plenty of rest and encourage them to eat more vegetables and fruits.