Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, in primary school. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then discovered it was accompanied by mild coughing. Now, he has a high fever that won't break. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with high fever be treated for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. If the child's sore throat is severe, pain relievers can be administered based on the situation. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics; if the temperature is below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. For multiple acute severe episodes or cases with complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. While treating the condition, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.