Patient's question:
My little girl is 3 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water felt painful in her throat. I noticed that her cough was quite severe. Now, she has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please advise on how to effectively treat tonsillitis with high fever in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. While taking medication, some local treatments can also be applied, such as rinsing or direct medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. For fever below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. In cases of multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.