Question
A 9-year-old boy, at first, complained of pain when swallowing, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and had a low-grade fever. How should one treat a child’s tonsillitis effectively when it is accompanied by high fever?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to administer symptomatic antibiotics to the child. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be considered. In cases where the child’s throat pain is particularly severe, painkillers can be given. If there is also a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. It is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible for high fever. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment may be recommended. Pay attention to a light diet during treatment and consume mainly liquid foods.