Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis fever?
Answer
For treatment, first, provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, regional therapy can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct tonsil injection of medication. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, consider giving some painkillers. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also administer fever-reducing medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During this period, ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.