Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 2 years old. At first, he felt pain even when drinking water, and it was accompanied by mild coughing. Also, he had been slightly feverish. Please ask: How should I treat high fever caused by tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given based on the child's symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections may also be used. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be applied. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be selected based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication should be administered. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.