Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and then noticed his voice was a bit hoarse. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How to treat high fever from tonsillitis 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. While taking the medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as rinsing or applying medication directly, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is advisable for parents to consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while for temperatures above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help with early recovery.