Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then I noticed that his cough seems to be quite severe as well. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever for a while. I would like to ask: How should I treat my child's tonsillitis with high fever?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, as it can help alleviate the suffering. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; if it's above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be administered. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. During the treatment period, it's important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further exposure to cold to worsen the symptoms.