Patient's question:
My little girl is 5 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and then I noticed she also had a mild cough. Now, she has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please tell me how to treat tonsillitis and fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child also has low-grade fever, physical cooling methods should be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. Finally, parents should take this disease seriously, take their child to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.