Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 3 years old. At first, she said it hurt when she swallowed something. We noticed she also had a mild cough and had been running a low fever. Could you please advise on how to effectively treat high fever in children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are all good options. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be administered promptly. Physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures below 38.5°C. In cases of multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is preferred during the treatment period.