Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He has also had a low-grade fever. I would like to ask: How should pharyngitis with high fever in young children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them according to symptoms, or local rinsing or topical sprays can be used. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for symptomatic treatment, all of which have good efficacy. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can be given to children. If the child still has a fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds and subsequent recurrent inflammation of the tonsils.