Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, then discovered that his cough was quite severe, and it seemed like his low fever never subsided. Please ask: How should high fever in infants and young children with tonsillitis be treated for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing drugs should be administered. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage appropriate exercise for the child to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.