Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. At the same time, he had a slight fever and wasn't feeling well. Please ask: How should I treat tonsillitis and fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medications. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be given. In addition to these medication-based treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can also choose surgery for treatment under a doctor's guidance. While undergoing treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.