Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 9 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 now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should a child with tonsillitis and a high fever be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis. They can be selected as needed. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Medications can be injected into the tonsils for symptomatic treatment, all of which have good efficacy. Pain relievers can also be given to children based on their condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.