Question
My son is 7 years old. He recently started saying that he has pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks. He has also had a slight fever. How should I treat a high fever in a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered. In more severe cases, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections can be combined. If the child primarily experiences pain when swallowing, parents can consider giving painkillers to alleviate symptoms. For persistent fever, antipyretics should be applied promptly. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. These are common treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and lifestyle for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.