Patient's question:
My little girl is 2 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please advise: How should I treat tonsillitis and high fever in children?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, which has shown good efficacy. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils, and the results are also quite effective. Pain relievers can be given to children based on their condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, oral antipyretics can be administered. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children who experience recurrent episodes. It is advisable to maintain a light diet during daily life and focus on a liquid diet during the treatment period.