Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt pain even when trying to drink water through his throat. He also discovered mild coughing. Now, he has high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should pharyngitis with fever in young children be treated?Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, the first step is to give symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child's symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt lavage or medication injection into the tonsils. For children with pronounced sore throat symptoms, analgesic medication can be used. If the child has a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be applied, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics should be taken. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.