Question
My son is 5 years old. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also has a bit of a fever and doesn’t seem very energetic. How should I treat his tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
You can appropriately administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. You can also use regional treatments, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar drug injections. For children with obvious sore throat symptoms, you can use pain-relieving medication. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretics promptly. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. These methods are currently commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a feasible method, suitable for children with recurrent episodes. During the treatment period, pay attention to giving your child adequate nutrition, and the diet should be light. Also, make sure to get plenty of rest and avoid fatigue.