Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started primary school. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, noticed it, and then experienced severe coughing. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should high fever from tonsillitis in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. Pain relievers can be administered to children, especially when throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. Persistent fever in children should be treated with antipyretics, and physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature does not exceed 38.5°C. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.