Patient's question:
My child at home is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and I noticed his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks. Now he has a high fever that won't go down. I ask: How should I treat a high fever from tonsillitis in young children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first of all, they can use some symptomatic antibiotic drugs. They can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injection of medication, etc., which are all good options. For children with obvious sore throat symptoms, they can use some analgesic drugs. At the same time, if there is low fever, physical cooling is recommended. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°, medical attention should be sought promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If there are similar cases, surgical intervention can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it is important to supplement the child with adequate nutrition, and the diet should primarily be light. It is also necessary to pay attention to rest and avoid fatigue.