Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when drinking water, and he noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, he had a slight fever and seemed lethargic. Please ask: How should pharyngitis with high fever in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medications can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is recommended during treatment.