Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 5 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts. Then, we noticed she seems to have difficulty swallowing. Now, she has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please tell me how to treat high fever from tonsillitis in young children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments can also be used, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injections, etc. For sore throat, pain relievers can be given to the child. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, suitable for children who have recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.