Question
My son is 4 years old. He started saying his throat hurts, and I noticed he has difficulty swallowing. Additionally, he has a persistent high fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and high fever?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are the primary methods and drugs used in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to the symptoms. If the child’s condition is severe, they can also be supplemented with some regional treatments, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the child has particularly severe throat pain, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve symptoms. If there is a fever, choose cooling methods based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. After the condition improves, it is suggested to let the child engage in moderate exercise to boost their immunity, preventing recurrence.