Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and then we noticed his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please tell me how to treat tonsillitis with fever in children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. While taking the medication, some local treatments can also be performed, such as irrigation or direct medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if the temperature is above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.