Question
My son is 8 years old. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed he had a slight cough as well. He also had a bit of a fever and seemed lackluster. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis with high fever effectively?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice. Parents can choose symptomatic treatments or regional medications, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. They can also administer painkillers based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.