Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and discovered it was accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, he had a slight fever and seemed lethargic. Please ask: How can pharyngitis with high fever in young children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. Local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has severe throat pain, appropriate analgesics can be given. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics, and physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures below 38.5°C. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light foods, and ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.