Patient's question:
My daughter is 9 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse. Additionally, she had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Please advise: How should tonsillitis with high fever be treated effectively for 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. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injection. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; if it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If there is a condition of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Additionally, it is necessary to pay attention to getting plenty of rest and avoid fatigue.