Question
My son is 4 years old and initially had a slight sore throat, with a hoarse voice when speaking. Now he has a persistent high fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis with high fever?
Answer
In clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Medications can be selected based on bacterial culture for sensitivity, yielding good results. Regional irrigation or spray treatments can also be administered, and symptomatic medications can be injected into the tonsils. These treatments are effective. Painkillers can be given to the child based on their condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate suffering. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should administer antipyretic medications or immediately take the child to the hospital. For those with recurrent episodes of inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, it’s also important to ensure the child has a light diet and receives nutritional supplements to aid in early recovery.