Question
My son is 4 years old. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing water. I noticed he also had a slight cough and a bit of fever, and he seemed less energetic. How should I treat and diagnose tonsillitis with fever in my child?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used to treat tonsillitis and can be chosen appropriately. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be considered. If the child has severe throat pain, some painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is recommended. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, after the inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered. During treatment, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.