Patient's question:
My son is 4 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse. He has also had a slight fever. Please advise: How should I treat tonsillitis and fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. They can also use local rinsing or local spraying, and medication can be injected into the tonsils for symptomatic treatment. The efficacy of these methods is quite good. If the child's throat pain is severe, appropriate pain-relieving medication can be given. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention is necessary. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, it is important to ensure the child has a balanced diet and proper rest habits to help the disease recover as soon as possible.