Question
My son is 6 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed he had a slight cough as well. He also has a bit of a fever and seems less energetic. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis with fever?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. If the child’s condition is more severe, some regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. For children with obvious sore throat symptoms, analgesics can be used. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be employed. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If there are repeated acute severe episodes or complications have already occurred, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Finally, I hope that parents can pay attention to this disease and take their children for medical treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it is also important to pay attention to related preventive and health care work during daily life.