Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 3 months old. At first, he said it hurt when he swallowed things. Noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Also, he had been running a low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with high fever be treated for the child to be most effective?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are all good options. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.