Question
My son is 5 years old and has just started complaining that it hurts when he swallows, and I noticed that his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
Treatment should first involve symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. While taking medication, some local treatments like rinsing can also be performed to reinforce the efficacy. If the child experiences severe throat pain, painkillers may be recommended to alleviate symptoms. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with physical cooling, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. During treatment, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.