Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 4 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts, and I noticed she also has a mild cough. Additionally, she has a low fever. Please ask: How should acute tonsillitis with high fever in young children be treated.Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first, they can use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Local irrigation or local spray can also be applied. Symptomatic medication can also be injected into the tonsils, and the efficacy is quite good. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. Additionally, if there is a fever, some fever-reducing drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is suggested to have a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm to avoid catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.