Question
My daughter is 7 years old. Initially, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and her voice was a bit hoarse. She also had a fever and seemed listless. How should I treat her tonsillitis with fever for the best effect?
Answer
It is recommended that parents, under a doctor’s guidance, choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their child, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Regional treatments, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections, can also be considered. To relieve throat pain, some painkillers can be used. For children with fever, different cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medications are recommended for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If a child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to undergo surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a focus on light and easy-to-digest foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.