Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever. I would like to ask: How can I effectively treat tonsillitis and fever in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be administered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be selected based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if it is above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be taken. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can choose surgery for treatment under a doctor's guidance. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.