Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and his voice was a bit hoarse. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should we treat the high fever in a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the primary methods and medications used in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose symptomatic treatment, regional irrigation, or regional spraying, and symptomatic medication can also be injected into the tonsils. The efficacy is good. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate pain. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given. If the fever cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently develops tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. Pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period, and consume mainly liquid foods.