Question
My child is an 8-year-old boy. He started feeling a bit of pain in his throat, and I noticed he’s been coughing quite severely. He also has a slight fever and seems to lack energy. How should a high fever in a child with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be chosen as appropriate. Regional medication can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. Painkillers may be given if the child’s throat pain is severe, and some children may also have a fever. In this case, you can give your child some oral antipyretics. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. These are some commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.