Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and then I noticed that her cough seemed quite severe, and she had been running a low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat high fever caused by tonsillitis in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all effective. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, focusing on a light diet, and ensure they get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.