Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he had a low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis with high fever in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, local rinsing or topical sprays can also be used, and symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils. The efficacy is quite good. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can also be given to the child. Additionally, if there is a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further exposure to cold to worsen the symptoms.