Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat while speaking, and it seemed that swallowing was a bit difficult. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis?
Answer
If your child has tonsillitis, you can first use symptomatic antibiotic medications and consider regional treatments such as tonsil irrigation or injection of medications. For children with severe throat pain, painkillers may be considered. If the child has a fever, appropriate measures should be taken to lower the temperature. If the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis tends to recur easily, and if similar situations occur, surgery may be considered. Parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent colds from triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.