Patient's question:
My daughter has had tonsillitis recently. She has a sore throat, sometimes even pain when swallowing saliva, and a slight fever with a temperature of 38.5 degrees. She went to the hospital for a check-up, and her white blood cell count was also high. The doctor prescribed Amoxicillin and some fever-reducing medication. After taking it for a few days, her symptoms only slightly improved.What kind of help do you need: What medicine should children with tonsillitis and fever take?
Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis accompanied by fever, this is due to catching a cold. It is recommended to first check the throat for redness and swelling. Acute tonsillitis is primarily treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs combined with fever-reducing and pain-relieving medications for symptomatic treatment. Common medications include penicillin, cephalosporin drugs, etc., combined with traditional Chinese medicine such as Yinhuaxin and Pudilan. For significant fever, ibuprofen or nimesulide can be added. Drink plenty of water and get adequate rest.Key care points:
- Strengthen exercise, especially during winter, to increase the body's ability to adapt to cold and reduce the chance of tonsillitis.
- Maintain oral hygiene and rinse your mouth after eating.
- The indoor temperature should not be too high; it should be just warm enough to avoid feeling cold.
- Drink plenty of water and consume nutritious, easily digestible semi-liquid foods (such as rice soup, rice porridge, soy milk, vegetable puree, egg soup, etc.).