Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 6 years old, initially said that she felt pain when swallowing. I noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke, and she had been slightly feverish all along. Could you please advise on how to treat her tonsillitis with high fever?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child primarily presents with symptoms of sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider administering pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further aggravating the symptoms by catching a cold.