Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 9 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that her cough was quite severe. Now, she has a high fever that won't go down. I would like to ask: How can we effectively treat pharyngitis with high fever in young children?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. Local flushing or topical spraying can also be used. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for symptomatic treatment. The efficacy of these methods is quite good. If the child's sore throat is severe, pain relievers can be given based on the situation. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius. For multiple acute severe episodes or cases with complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Pay attention to a light diet during daily life, and a liquid diet should be primarily followed during the treatment period.