Patient's question:
My son is 1 year old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and then found that his voice was a bit hoarse. Moreover, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should I treat his tonsillitis when he is uncomfortable?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. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injection. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, parents may consider giving pain relievers as needed to provide relief. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further worsening the symptoms by catching a cold.