Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said he had a sore throat. It was noticed that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should high fever caused by tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. While undergoing systemic treatment, local therapy can also be chosen to enhance efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. Pain relievers can also be administered based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to alleviate discomfort. If the child has persistent fever that doesn't subside, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During treatment, it's also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.