Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please advise: How should I treat her tonsillitis and fever for the best results?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be administered. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention must be sought. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. After recovery, it is advisable to encourage appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.