Question
My son is 3 years old. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water, and I noticed he had a slight cough as well. He also had a bit of a fever and seemed less energetic. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis with high fever?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment options can be chosen to enhance efficacy, including pus pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents may consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If there is a fever, choose cooling methods based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, and oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is suggested to let the child engage in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.