Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat, and it was found that he also had mild coughing. At the same time, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should high fever from tonsillitis in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. They can also be combined with some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all effective. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light foods, and to ensure they get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.