Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 5 months old. At first, she felt pain even when drinking water, and noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. Now, she has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should high fever from tonsillitis in infants and young children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has a good effect. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Symptomatic medications can be injected into the tonsils, and the efficacy is also quite good. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents can consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. Additionally, if there is a fever, some antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Moreover, surgery is also a feasible option, suitable for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.