Question
My child is a 9-year-old boy. He has recently been experiencing a sore throat and his voice has become hoarse, accompanied by a low-grade fever. What are the treatment methods for pediatric tonsillitis with high fever?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately used for treatment, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil washing or injection medications. Painkillers should be administered according to the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. Tonsillitis has a tendency to recur. If the situation is similar, surgery should be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During this period, it is important to ensure that the child gets adequate rest and consumes plenty of fruits and vegetables.