Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and I noticed that his cough seems to be more severe as well. Additionally, he has a slight fever and doesn't seem very energetic. Could you please advise on how to effectively treat tonsillitis with fever in children?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can also be used. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. 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, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further aggravating the symptoms by catching a cold.