Patient's question:
My son is 2 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse. Additionally, he had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Please advise: How should I treat tonsillitis and fever in children?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are both effective. Pain relievers can be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help relieve discomfort. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, oral fever-reducing medications can be administered. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider early surgery. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child stays warm to prevent further worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.