Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 7 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that her cough was quite severe. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should I treat tonsillitis and fever in the child?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Symptomatic medications can be injected into the tonsils, and the results are also quite effective. When necessary, such as when a child's sore throat is particularly severe, pain relievers can be administered. Additionally, if a fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention promptly. The above are common treatment methods. However, if a child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Rest should also be emphasized to avoid fatigue.