Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 8 years old, initially said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. She was also noticed to have a slightly hoarse voice when speaking. Additionally, she has been experiencing a low-grade fever. Please advise: How should I treat her tonsillitis with high fever?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, topical medication sprays or laser therapy can be administered. If the child's throat pain is severe, appropriate analgesics may be provided. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics, while physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures below 38.5°C. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider early surgery. During treatment, attention should also be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and ensuring adequate rest.