Question

My child is a 6-year-old boy. Initially, he said his throat was sore, and I noticed he had a slight cough. He also had a bit of a fever and seemed listless. How should I treat fever caused by pediatric tonsillitis?

Answer

In treating this condition, you can give your child symptomatic antibiotic medications, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If your child has throat pain, you can also administer painkillers. For fever symptoms, you can give him medications with antipyretic effects. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure your child stays warm and to avoid catching a cold that could exacerbate the symptoms.