Question
My son is 7 years old. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water and his throat hurt. I noticed he had a slight cough as well, and it seems like he’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should one treat a fever in a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s pediatric tonsillitis, it’s effective to give the child symptomatic antibiotics. Concurrent systemic treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including regional treatments such as tonsil pocket irrigation, direct tonsil injection of medication, etc. In cases where the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, painkillers can be administered. Some children may also have a fever, in which case they can be given oral antipyretics. If the fever persists, it is imperative to seek medical attention. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.