Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water and swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also had a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis with high fever?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used. The choice of sensitive drugs can be based on bacterial culture, which has good effects. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including hidden crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. Moreover, if there is a fever, some antipyretic drugs can be taken. It is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible for high fever. In addition to the above medication treatment methods, if the child frequently develops tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child well-warmed in daily life to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.