Patient's question:
Female baby, only 3 months old, just starting out. She says her throat hurts even when drinking water, and she has discovered that her cough is quite severe, and she has been slightly feverish all along. Please ask: How should high fever from tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. While taking medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, to enhance the therapeutic effect. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If a fever is present, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied, while oral antipyretics should be administered if the temperature exceeds 38.5°C. In addition to these medication-based treatment methods, if a child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.