Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 2 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows something. I noticed that his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks. At the same time, he has a slight fever and doesn't seem energetic. Please ask: How should I treat tonsillitis and fever in my child?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. Local rinsing or topical sprays can also be used, and symptomatic medication can be injected into the tonsils. All these methods are quite effective. If the child's throat pain is severe, appropriate pain-relieving medication can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet should be the primary focus during treatment.