Question
My son is 8 years old and initially felt a sore throat, with hoarseness in his voice. Now he has a persistent high fever. How should we treat his tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, the first choice of treatment is appropriate antibiotic therapy, and in severe cases, regional treatments such as lavage and injection medications can be considered. For mainly sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be considered. For accompanying low fever, physical cooling methods should be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the condition is severe or there are complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. At the same time, it is important to provide your child with light meals and increase nutritional supplements to help them recover sooner.