Question
My son is 6 years old. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water, and his voice became hoarse when speaking. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should I treat his tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
To treat tonsillitis effectively, you can choose some medications with anti-inflammatory effects under a doctor’s guidance. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil injection with medication, and laser therapy. For children with prominent symptoms of throat pain, analgesic medications can be used. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be cooled physically, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretic drugs can be taken. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if your child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that your child stays warm and to avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.