Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please advise on how to treat pharyngitis with high fever in young children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has a good effect. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils, and the efficacy is also quite good. Pain relievers can be given to children based on their condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate the suffering. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. While treating, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.