Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, he has had a slight fever. I would like to ask: How should I treat tonsillitis and fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for symptomatic treatment, all of which have good efficacy. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can be given to children. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication should be administered. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child stays warm to prevent symptoms from worsening due to catching a cold.