Question
My son is 7 years old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Additionally, it seems like he’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis with fever?
Answer
Firstly, parents can give their child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication to treat pediatric tonsillitis. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve the symptoms. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius can take oral antipyretics. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently has inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgery for treatment. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.